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LB55 GGJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,279 mi
Last recorded60,279 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 GGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 60,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 60,277 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 59,131 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres worn on inner edges advise replacement and alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 59,122 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns tyres worn on inner edges advise replacement and alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 55,503 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn very slightly on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns slight corrosion and oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,358 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,374 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 46,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,956 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,518 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 26,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 18,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 18,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,745 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 18,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 18,295 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 18,158 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 18,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 17,604 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2012 17,604 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear tyres cracking

slight smear front wipers

Pass 1 Dec 2011 17,141 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,746 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,322 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,889 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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LB55 GGJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 GGJ, 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 LB55 GGJ registered?

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

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