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LB55 KJF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,157 mi
Last recorded62,157 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 62,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 58,698 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 52,146 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 50,533 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 45,887 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,086 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 37,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,697 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,447 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 18,447 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,464 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 KJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

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

Is LB55 KJF safe to buy?

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