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LB55 HWL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,467 mi
Last recorded96,467 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,467 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 96,467 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 94,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all appear to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all appear to have been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot brake and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside appears to have been stood (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 88,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,058 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 82,603 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,438 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,259 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,807 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 69,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 63,476 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Nov 2012 63,476 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,703 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 34,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 25,529 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 HWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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