MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Centre stop lamp not working
Engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheating (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened shows signs of overheating (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/f tyre near legal limit
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
rear tyres cracking on side walls
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre near legal limit
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
rear tyres cracking on side walls
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 JWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 JWJ, 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 JWJ registered?
LB55 JWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2005.
Is LB55 JWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LB55 JWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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