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LB55 JWW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,284 mi
Last recorded51,284 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JWW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,284 miles

Damage various around the vehicle

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 47,631 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 47,631 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,167 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,167 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,609 miles

Center stop light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Center stop light not working

Pass 10 Dec 2014 40,315 miles

nearside front wing dented

offside rear door damaged

various scratches around vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2013 35,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Obstructed view of front & rear brake components. Advise full check with wheels removed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

garland hanging from rear view mirror encraoching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Fail 18 Nov 2013 35,546 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of tread on iner shoulder & tyre perished in tread grooves DOT code 4310 = tyre manufactured in October 2010 ADVISE REPLACE TYRE

Obstructed view of front & rear brake components. Advise full check with wheels removed.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

garland hanging from rear view mirror encraoching into windscreen swept area by over 40mm but not causing a serious obstruction to view at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,940 miles

centre stop light inop

Pass 22 Nov 2011 23,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 16,112 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 14,977 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 JWW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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