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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake just met the required efficiency
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring gear (1.6 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc discover excessively corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency 17% minimum allowed 16%
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring gear (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc discover excessively corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Parking brake efficiency 17% minimum allowed 16%
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively A.b.s ring cracked (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively A.b.s ring cracked (1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)
both front tyres worn inner edges
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look low
Emissions not tested due to no reading from exhaust tail pipe (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken away (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads look low
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 75h (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cut in nearside rear tyre tread
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside front wiper split but clearing screen effectively
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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 HXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 HXA, 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 HXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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