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LR55 ZBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,642 mi
Last recorded58,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 58,642 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 40,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 39,636 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,696 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 36,696 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 36,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,720 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 33,891 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 32,360 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,575 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,155 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,177 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 22,907 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 ZBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

LR55 ZBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LR55 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 ZBG 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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