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LB55 JXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,124 mi
Last recorded90,124 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,124 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished to inner sidewall

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

Under side showing corrosion

brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2019 90,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked/perished to inner sidewall

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

Under side showing corrosion

brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,493 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cracked - not showing white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp cracked - not showing white light

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension mount has slight play

Offside Front back plate corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front abs ring broke

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on at test

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2017 82,283 miles

front brake binding o/s/f (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brakes release unevenly o/s/r (3.7.B.4)

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

engine management light on

n/s/f brakes slight binding

oil leak on the engine

rear brake discs badly rusted

o/s/f ABS ring broken

Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,649 miles

brakes squeeking on o/s/f

engine management light is on

o/s/f abs ring is broken

o/s/f brakes slightly binding

oil leak on the engine

rear brake discs are rusted

Pass 14 Sep 2015 77,899 miles

engine management light is on

item removed from drivers veiw

o/s/f abs ring is broken

rear brake discs are rusted

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,899 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 165/60/14/h (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

item removed from drivers veiw

o/s/f abs ring is broken

rear brake discs are rusted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,812 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 74,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,329 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 63,527 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,577 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 51,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 43,034 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 33,872 miles

rear n/s and o/s child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2008 22,738 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,235 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low....tyre size 165/60/14h

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 JXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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