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LB55 JWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 83,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-Pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,205 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 79,205 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 74,975 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,037 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,132 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,459 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 61,962 miles

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

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

Various amounts of under body corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2018 61,959 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached top mount has excessive play (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Various amounts of under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,094 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 52,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear deep cut in tread no cords time of test

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Dec 2014 43,727 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 43,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,995 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,309 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,330 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 32,328 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,414 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2009 24,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,264 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 JWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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