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LB55 HSY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,834 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 69,331 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 67,246 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 64,297 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 64,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 61,329 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 58,236 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 52,609 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 52,609 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 49,801 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 47,719 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 47,359 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,012 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 44,175 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 40,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,774 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,558 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,905 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 22,934 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 18,148 miles

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

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 HSY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSY, 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 HSY registered?

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

Is LB55 HSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 HSY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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