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LC55 HZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 HZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 92,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 91,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 89,968 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 84,658 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 81,544 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,187 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 72,186 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,033 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,446 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 49,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,618 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,020 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 20,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 12,240 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 HZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ registered?

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

Is LC55 HZZ safe to buy?

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