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LB55 KMX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,077 mi
Last recorded104,077 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 104,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 103,813 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 103,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 103,567 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 103,083 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 103,083 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,615 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 102,615 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 101,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play over normal parameters

Fail 15 Aug 2020 101,037 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has slight play over normal parameters

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 97,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,857 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 90,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 85,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 81,145 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 73,600 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,969 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 55,205 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 48,775 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,979 miles

O/s/f outer side wall slightly perished.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,495 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 28,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 16,550 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

unable to check brake pads not viasble through wheeltrims

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 KMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

LB55 KMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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