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LB55 JXJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,406 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 95,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 95,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,030 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 85,030 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 77,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,030 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 65,926 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 65,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,498 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 21,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 JXJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

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

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