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LB55 HNT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

67,463 mi
Last recorded67,463 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 35,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under body and suspension

Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,585 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes from flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,890 miles

corrosion to under body and suspension

Pass 11 Sep 2019 28,165 miles

Corrosion to under body and suspension

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 26,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 25,169 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 23,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 22,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,010 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre ON legal tread depth minimum of 1.6mm

Fail 18 Apr 2012 13,089 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre ON legal tread depth minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,676 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 5,050 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26 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 HNT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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