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LB55 HWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

110,154 mi
Last recorded110,154 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 110,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 110,154 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 106,948 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,947 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 105,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see brake pads wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sided of tyre on 1.6mm cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 103,238 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sides of tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on sided of tyre on 1.6mm cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,232 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 89,210 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 89,202 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,741 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 66,939 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 20 Dec 2013 66,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,050 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 58,049 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,803 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,653 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 39,653 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,273 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,665 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 HWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

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

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