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LB55 HVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 82,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 82,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 82,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody rust not excessive

Fail 23 Nov 2022 71,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody rust not excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2021 68,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 68,933 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,421 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

springs corroded

suspension componants weak and perrished

Fail 21 Sep 2020 68,421 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

springs corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 67,464 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2019 67,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust corroded with holes (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,111 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex section weak

gear box oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,110 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position mechanism seized and would not close after opening (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex section weak

gear box oil leak

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section weak (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 64,227 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section weak (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,602 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,602 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both perished to excess exposing inner cord`s (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,163 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 60,163 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,880 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,171 miles

major oil leak from offside gearbox drive seal

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,308 miles

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

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)

front discs wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2009 30,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,663 miles

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 HVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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