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LB55 HUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,118 mi
Last recorded29,118 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,118 miles

offside rear tyre outer edge slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,034 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 24,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,310 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 23,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 21,781 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,202 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 16,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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LB55 HUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB55 HUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB55 HUJ registered?

LB55 HUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LB55 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HUJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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