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LC55 HZN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,448 mi
Last recorded76,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,448 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 69,306 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Fail 23 Sep 2019 69,306 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

some wear and deterioration to rear tyres

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Oct 2018 64,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Oct 2017 59,151 miles

Front tyres wearing thin

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres have deterioration with cracks close to limit

engine MIL light on

Pass 30 Sep 2016 51,340 miles

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear nearside and offside tyres have some deterioration with cracks

engine check light on

Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,666 miles

slight deterioration to nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,332 miles

engine MIL light on

some wear to front tyres and slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 36,332 miles

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

engine MIL light on

some wear to front tyres and slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,014 miles

perishing of offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 27,995 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

perishing of offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 24,250 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 20,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cluth pedal rubber worn to metal

Fail 6 Oct 2011 20,845 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cluth pedal rubber worn to metal

Pass 20 Oct 2010 16,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 10,801 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 10,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 5,478 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 5,478 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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LC55 HZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 LC55 HZN, 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 LC55 HZN registered?

LC55 HZN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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