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LB55 HUK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,952 mi
Last recorded104,952 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 104,952 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre pressure low.

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake disc has got HOT.

Offside Front brake slight lag.

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge and deep cut outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension rust.

oil leaks.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 102,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear brake discs corroding

parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Fail 20 Oct 2020 102,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

both rear brake discs corroding

parking brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Pass 22 Oct 2019 99,524 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Fail 22 Oct 2019 99,524 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,311 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 93,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts.

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Fail 19 Oct 2017 88,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts.

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating.

Offside Front wheel bearing unable to test due to brake binding.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 82,539 miles

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre had minor damage to the outer side wall

offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,512 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

secondary bonnet latch inoperative

Pass 23 Oct 2014 70,084 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s mirror glass half the size of oringal one.( secondary glass stuck on top ).

Fail 23 Oct 2014 70,084 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s wiper blade smears screen.

o/s mirror glass half the size of oringal one.( secondary glass stuck on top ).

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,955 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)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,235 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,235 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,101 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 48,251 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,251 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,965 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)

both rear tyres low

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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