CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB55 FXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,126 mi
Last recorded81,126 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 FXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 81,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 81,126 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 78,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 78,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,895 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 70,895 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 66,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 64,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,901 miles

exhaust front flexi detiorated/ corroded

exhaust rear joint /corroded slight gas leakage

Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,901 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi detiorated/ corroded

exhaust rear joint /corroded slight gas leakage

Pass 5 Dec 2018 58,919 miles

Offside Rear h/brake mech partially seized

Rear exhaust detiorated/corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2018 58,919 miles

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

Offside Rear h/brake mech partially seized

Rear exhaust detiorated/corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 53,362 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 45,289 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 45,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 36,934 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 25,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,570 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 21,570 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 20,755 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 19,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,266 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 17,266 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,093 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB55 FXP 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 LB55 FXP, 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

How do I check the history of LB55 FXP?

You can check the full history of LB55 FXP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB55 FXP registered?

LB55 FXP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LB55 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 FXP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB55 FXP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB55 FXP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.