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LB55 HMX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,962 mi
Last recorded93,962 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,151 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 91,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 87,943 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 84,759 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 81,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,743 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 78,737 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,429 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 77,429 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,952 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,323 miles

Central Rear stop lamp not operational/ not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Rear unable to visibly check rear brake pad thickness

Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,323 miles

Battery insecure cable tied ( incorrect battery fitted ) (1.9.1)

Central Rear stop lamp not operational/ not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Rear unable to visibly check rear brake pad thickness

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,303 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,925 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,719 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 48,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,718 miles

nearside rear tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,718 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 36,742 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 27,915 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 HMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

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

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