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LB55 KPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,865 mi
Last recorded55,865 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 54,246 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 52,719 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 51,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 49,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 48,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,679 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 43,826 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked in tread.

Fail 19 Nov 2018 43,826 miles

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Offside rear tyre tread slightly cracked in tread.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 40,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 40,320 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 36,611 miles

Offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge in an area of secondary tread.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 29,870 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 40,698 miles

Rear number plate mounting loose

Fail 22 May 2014 40,697 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear number plate mounting loose

Pass 8 Nov 2013 27,044 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Nov 2012 24,055 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,919 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 20,919 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 17,473 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 17,473 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 11,146 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 11,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 KPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KPX, 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 KPX registered?

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

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