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LG55 KBJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,939 mi
Last recorded74,939 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,939 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,267 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 63,925 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 63,925 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 63,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 62,960 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear seatbelts slow to retract

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 21 Feb 2022 62,945 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear hoses corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear seatbelts slow to retract

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,311 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2019 60,133 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 58,745 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 58,745 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 39,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 37,134 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Front Brake discs liped

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 12 Feb 2016 37,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine water getting low

Front Brake discs liped

Front Number plate loose

Brake fluid getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak

Play in both front top suspension mounts

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 29,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,219 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,197 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,841 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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LG55 KBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 KBJ, 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 LG55 KBJ registered?

LG55 KBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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