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LC55 HZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,236 mi
Last recorded121,236 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,236 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2017 121,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2015 114,479 miles

Oil leak

damage around vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2013 101,847 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 101,847 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 86,204 miles

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

all tyres wearing

ecu light on

slight damage to offside front road wheel

slight perishing to front wishbone bushes

wipers smearing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 86,204 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres wearing

ecu light on

slight damage to offside front road wheel

slight perishing to front wishbone bushes

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to nearside front bumper

ecu light on

Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,172 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 54,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

driver side front anti roll bar and linkage rubbing driveshaft

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,998 miles

EML on

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R shocker poor road grip

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,998 miles

EML on

O/S/R shocker poor road grip

Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,314 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,314 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 HZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC55 HZR, 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 HZR registered?

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

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