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LB55 HOH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

100,702 mi
Last recorded100,702 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 HOH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 100,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 100,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 95,738 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,350 miles

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

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 25 Nov 2022 84,134 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play both front top mounts

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,696 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 71,305 miles

Both front suspension top mounts worn

Pass 23 Nov 2019 69,431 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 7 Dec 2018 64,578 miles

Front top mount slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2017 59,601 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 59,591 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 55,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 42,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,391 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 40,391 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 36,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,846 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 32,223 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 29,153 miles

Front windscreen cracked just outside swept area.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,873 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 18,543 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 HOH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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