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LB05 RHU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 73,985 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 69,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle, including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 69,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle, including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 64,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including all suspension components attached. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All the components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,203 miles

Front Suspension bushes perished(all).

Pass 26 Nov 2021 54,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,074 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,163 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack 165-60-14

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack 165-60-14

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,520 miles

Central Front oil filter leak misting oil

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking bad (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 46,431 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,426 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 41,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,032 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,323 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2013 32,323 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 30,042 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,398 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 22,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,880 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 18,874 miles

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

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

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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LB05 RHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB05 RHU, 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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LB05 RHU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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