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LB55 JGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

30,076 mi
Last recorded30,076 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,014 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 19,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 15,661 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,853 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 14,546 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 14,546 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 14,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,492 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 12,597 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 JGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JGZ, 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 LB55 JGZ registered?

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

Is LB55 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 JGZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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