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LG55 KBP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,775 mi
Last recorded67,775 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 KBP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 65,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 63,256 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,041 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 63,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,150 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,615 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 60,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,045 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 59,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 46,547 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)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 46,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,871 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,871 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,355 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 39,763 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 39,763 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 24,482 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 KBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 KBP, 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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LG55 KBP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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