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LS55 XRH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,962 mi
Last recorded38,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XRH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 38,962 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 38,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,834 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 28,048 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

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))

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2019 24,929 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 4 Jan 2018 22,290 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 20,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 20,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,252 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,068 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)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 13,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 12,245 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 10,423 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 8,396 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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LS55 XRH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 LS55 XRH, 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 LS55 XRH registered?

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

Is LS55 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 XRH 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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