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LB55 HUZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,001 mi
Last recorded78,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HUZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,001 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Coolant leak ()

Head lining hanging down in car

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met 19%

Pass 5 Jan 2018 73,722 miles

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Brake fluid level is down

EML is on

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 73,722 miles

Brake fluid level is down

EML is on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet safety catch is stiff

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 68,769 miles

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

nearside mirror cover loose

Pass 5 Jan 2016 64,289 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 64,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet safety catch seized

slight binding offside front wheel

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,501 miles

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

both front tyres very close to legal limit [advise check tracking]

front wiper blades are worn

nearside mirror cover insecure

slight binding nearside + offside front wheels

Fail 6 Jan 2015 58,501 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch inoperative

both front tyres very close to legal limit [advise check tracking]

front wiper blades are worn

nearside mirror cover insecure

slight binding nearside + offside front wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,018 miles

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

brake fluid low

nearside mirror cover insecure

Fail 8 Jan 2014 53,018 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid low

nearside mirror cover insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,274 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,580 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,575 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,821 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 HUZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ registered?

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

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