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LB55 HWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,214 mi
Last recorded70,214 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 70,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14T Nearside rear tyre splitting (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,261 miles

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

nearside rear tyre spliting

Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,199 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,017 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 35,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake fluid low.

Slight drag from offside rear brake.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 27,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,866 miles

two front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,978 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 16,978 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)

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 HWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HWM, 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 HWM registered?

LB55 HWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is LB55 HWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HWM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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