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LB55 HDG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HDG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 89,792 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 89,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 79,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,614 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,551 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 63,119 miles

exhaust flexi broken

Fail 30 Mar 2021 63,117 miles

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

exhaust flexi broken

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,503 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,496 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,331 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,283 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 44,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,083 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 32,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,553 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,241 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,602 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,407 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HDG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HDG, 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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LB55 HDG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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