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LB55 HKC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

33,966 mi
Last recorded33,966 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 33,966 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower pinch bolt to lower ball joint incorrect

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 32,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor lens ,both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split and smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f lower ball joint pinch bolt incorrect

Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,907 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

o/s/f lower arm pinch bolt incorrect

poor headlamp patterns

Pass 13 Sep 2022 31,333 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

heavy cracking o/s/f tyre, close to fail

o/s/f lower arm ball joint pinch bolt incorrect

poor headlamp patterns

Pass 3 Sep 2021 30,628 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 30,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 30,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 30,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 29,657 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 29,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,950 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS toothed ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,225 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 27,074 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Sep 2015 25,584 miles

both rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,211 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 24,211 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,047 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 21,569 miles

air bag light on

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,018 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,872 miles

offside front tyre worn

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 HKC 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 81%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

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

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