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LB55 JGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,657 mi
Last recorded56,657 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 56,304 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 55,919 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,695 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,425 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,615 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2014 47,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 45,946 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,568 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 40,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 35,026 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 26,683 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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LB55 JGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

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

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