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LB55 KPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,162 mi
Last recorded68,162 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,162 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 53,875 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 40,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 28,430 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,274 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 24,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 24,550 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 24,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 24,314 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 24,096 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 24,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 23,857 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,649 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 22,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 19,873 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,340 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 15,248 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)

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 KPN 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 95%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

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

Is LB55 KPN safe to buy?

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