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LS55 FHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,572 mi
Last recorded46,572 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FHG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 46,572 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge also is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2025 44,695 miles

Central brake light does not work

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 44,695 miles

Central brake light does not work

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 43,094 miles

Central brake light is not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 43,094 miles

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

Central brake light is not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 41,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Bulb is white instead of amber, lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,771 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure Side repeater casing damaged/missing, strongly advise to replace. (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Binding excessively. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,142 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 36,792 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 34,777 miles

Central Rear non obligatory 3rd brake light not working

Fail 16 Feb 2018 34,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working lens/reflector broken (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear non obligatory 3rd brake light not working

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 33,449 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 31,134 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 29,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,546 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 28,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,915 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 26,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,953 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 6,524 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 6,524 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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LS55 FHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS55 FHG, 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 LS55 FHG registered?

LS55 FHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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