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LB55 JVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,633 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud also damaged (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,777 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust pipe corroded and front flexy

Fail 31 Aug 2020 70,065 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s & o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust pipe corroded and front flexy

Pass 6 Nov 2019 68,516 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 68,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 63,080 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 63,080 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 57,991 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,540 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,359 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 47,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 43,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly cracked and tyre wear low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 37,786 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 32,582 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009
Fail 14 Dec 2009 19,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2008 12,725 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 JVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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