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JJZ 3246

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,173 mi
Last recorded105,173 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 3246
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 105,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2025 102,452 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 99,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2023 96,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 92,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 89,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,968 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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JJZ 3246 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJZ 3246, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JJZ 3246 registered?

JJZ 3246 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is JJZ 3246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 3246 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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