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LB55 HWS

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 57,274 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 57,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 52,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,058 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 47,058 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,843 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 39,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 33,465 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 33,465 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 30,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 30,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 26,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 26,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Dec 2011 24,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2010 22,019 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 18,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2008 16,456 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 HWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWS, 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 HWS registered?

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

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