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LB54 GKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,447 mi
Last recorded99,447 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 GKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,447 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 91,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 91,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 83,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 83,643 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,523 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads no cords visible. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,597 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,585 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 67,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,681 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,681 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 61,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 53,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,895 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,895 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,268 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,984 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 42,791 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 40,107 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished & cut

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2011 23,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 14,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 6,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 1,117 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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LB54 GKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB54 GKK, 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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LB54 GKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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