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LB55 KDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,481 mi
Last recorded42,481 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (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 22 Feb 2024 38,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,702 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,939 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,354 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 25,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 21,948 miles

Rear Both rear tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2018 21,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Both rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2017 20,202 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 19,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 18,098 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 17,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,332 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,167 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 12,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 12,130 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 KDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KDZ, 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 KDZ registered?

LB55 KDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LB55 KDZ safe to buy?

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