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LB55 JEO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,462 mi
Last recorded58,462 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JEO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 56,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,702 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 55,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,047 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 49,948 miles

Front tyres perishing

oil leak (sump plug)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 48,783 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,606 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 47,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 41,599 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,599 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,817 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,772 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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LB55 JEO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB55 JEO, 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 LB55 JEO registered?

LB55 JEO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is LB55 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 JEO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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