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LB55 KNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,363 mi
Last recorded68,363 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 KNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 68,363 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 58,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,072 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,547 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,748 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Apr 2019 41,036 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 39,822 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,911 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 33,360 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 31,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,325 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 4 May 2011 28,926 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has slight perishing to outer sidewall

Pass 6 May 2010 27,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,826 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 KNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KNU, 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 KNU registered?

LB55 KNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LB55 KNU safe to buy?

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