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LC55 HZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,521 mi
Last recorded16,521 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HZP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 16,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wall damaged.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 16,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wall damaged.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 16,384 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 16,384 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 15,406 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,406 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,042 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,944 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 10,379 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 HZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC55 HZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 HZP registered?

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

Is LC55 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 HZP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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