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LB55 HFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,355 mi
Last recorded79,355 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 79,355 miles

Offside Front Top mount has lift

Pass 16 Dec 2024 78,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 78,201 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,828 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 76,826 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 73,986 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Dec 2019 65,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 55,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper shock mounting play

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 55,761 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 47,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 43,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,043 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,924 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to o/s rear tyre outer side wall

slight rear brake bind

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,332 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,912 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 26,828 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 22,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 18,312 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,312 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 HFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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