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LB55 JWZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,809 mi
Last recorded77,809 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 77,809 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,331 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,331 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 71,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (3.5.1g)

Main brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,252 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Can't see any of the brake pads recommend removal of all wheels for inspection

Main brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 14 Apr 2016 65,544 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 65,544 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 57,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

front and rear springs corroding

rear pads look low

slight play both suspensoin tops

Pass 21 Mar 2015 57,008 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust corroding

front and rear springs corroding

rear pads look low

slight play both suspensoin tops

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,334 miles

kerb damage on wheel trims and tyre sidewalls

Fail 8 Mar 2014 48,334 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

kerb damage on wheel trims and tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Mar 2013 40,234 miles

kerb marks on wheel trims

minor sidewall damage to tyres

o/s/r wheel trim missing

small chip in screen

Fail 16 Mar 2013 40,234 miles

o/s/r wheel trim missing

small chip in screen

minor sidewall damage to tyres

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

kerb marks on wheel trims

Pass 13 Mar 2012 32,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 27,046 miles

Battery insecure

Both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn.

Both front tyres, outer sidewalls worn.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 24,054 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 24,054 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,199 miles

nearside front tyre really close to limit

slighlt damaged to windscreen

Fail 10 Dec 2008 18,199 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre really close to limit

slighlt damaged to windscreen

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 JWZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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