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LB55 HJD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,846 mi
Last recorded36,846 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 36,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 36,069 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,550 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 34,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also starting to perish. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has a nail in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 32,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 31,483 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 30,762 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,912 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 29,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 25,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,151 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 19,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 16,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,092 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 HJD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD registered?

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

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