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LR55 PKD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 PKD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 60,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 56,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 53,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 50,688 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,243 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 43,010 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 40,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer tyre cut

Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer TREAD CRACKING

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,945 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 27,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,063 miles

OSR Tyre treads low on outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,208 miles

o/s n/s front tyres tread low

Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,819 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 17,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 14,774 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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LR55 PKD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LR55 PKD, 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 LR55 PKD registered?

LR55 PKD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LR55 PKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 PKD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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