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LB55 HGG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,092 mi
Last recorded64,092 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 64,092 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 64,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 62,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 61,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 59,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake sticking on after operation, possible cable or calliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Parking brake sticking on after operation, possible cable or calliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes starting to perish (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe leaking / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 1507, 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,448 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 54,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 51,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 43,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 40,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,047 miles

f pads looking low

ftyre wearing inner side and starting to split in been treads

Pass 15 Nov 2013 33,275 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 29,984 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 25,626 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 22,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 20,589 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 20,589 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,930 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 HGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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