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LB55 KHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 65,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear low effort to parking brake

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,525 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 63,522 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 63,302 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 63,297 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,605 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 61,941 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 61,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,368 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,834 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,738 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 56,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,828 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 52,915 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre split & perished

offside rear tyre split & perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 52,915 miles

nearside rear tyre split & perished

offside rear tyre split & perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,551 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 50,551 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,965 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 34,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 26,695 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 KHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 KHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 KHJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB55 KHJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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