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LB55 HXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

83,961 mi
Last recorded83,961 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 83,961 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 83,961 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2024 79,899 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,235 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 60,958 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring gear (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc discover excessively corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency 17% minimum allowed 16%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 56,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Ring gear (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc discover excessively corroded

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency 17% minimum allowed 16%

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,127 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 54,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,182 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively A.b.s ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,182 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively A.b.s ring cracked (1.6 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 48,354 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 48,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 45,478 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,508 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look low

Fail 26 Oct 2016 41,508 miles

Emissions not tested due to no reading from exhaust tail pipe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer broken away (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads look low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,065 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 75h (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,006 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 31,776 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 31,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 28,537 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,537 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,703 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front wiper split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,789 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 22,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 17,688 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 HXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HXA, 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 HXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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