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LB55 GNN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,462 mi
Last recorded61,462 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 61,462 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle undersealed inspection limited

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 60,928 miles

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

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Axle undersealed inspection limited

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,691 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 43,690 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill corroded to excess plus within 30cm of axle mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside steering rack boot, large retaining clip insecure.

Pass 30 Dec 2024 40,319 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 39,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 38,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 37,986 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 37,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 36,144 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 7 Dec 2019 35,051 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,861 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 32,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,276 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 29,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 27,932 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,276 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 24,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 22,570 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 20,183 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 18,105 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,279 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 GNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB55 GNN, 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 GNN registered?

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

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