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LB55 HEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,474 mi
Last recorded72,474 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,474 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. Visibility poor - those visible wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central and Nearside rear seatbelt stalk missing

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front, slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 68,686 miles

Engine/Gearbox mounting/s weak/worn

Exhaust front flexible section starting to break up and leak

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 68,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine/Gearbox mounting/s weak/worn

Exhaust front flexible section starting to break up and leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,172 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 65,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 55,561 miles

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

clutch stiff in operation

Fail 29 Nov 2021 55,561 miles

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

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

clutch stiff in operation

Pass 19 Nov 2020 48,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,904 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2019 41,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,377 miles

All four coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge + badly perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge + perished

limited visibility through wheels

Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,384 miles

Hub caps fitted not allowing full inspection of road wheels, road wheel security and braking components.

Pass 31 May 2016 31,330 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 31,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,080 miles

Nearside front tyre wall gouged. no cord showing.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, no cords exposed when examined

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of the tread, no cords exposed when examined

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2014 27,790 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall, no cords exposed when examined

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of the tread, no cords exposed when examined

offside front steering rack gaiter securing clip corroded and broken, gaiter still secure to rack when examined

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,863 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 25,863 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,485 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 22,000 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,611 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,110 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 HEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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