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LB55 JVZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,758 mi
Last recorded67,758 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2017 67,758 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front hub cap missing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

high level stop lamp not working

oil level on minimum

Pass 15 Nov 2016 63,274 miles

Front brake balance would benefit from attention

both front tyres worn very low and smooth on inner edges)(new tyres recommended

high level stop light not working

Fail 15 Nov 2016 63,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake balance would benefit from attention

both front tyres worn very low and smooth on inner edges)(new tyres recommended

high level stop light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,204 miles

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

Nearside Front slight binding)(attention recommended

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 20 Nov 2014 51,341 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 51,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre in very poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 45,679 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 40,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 40,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,931 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,405 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 22,100 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,652 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 JVZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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