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LB55 JXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,961 mi
Last recorded86,961 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 86,961 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play & offside front tyre is weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,847 miles

25% Brake imbalance front axle

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 76,700 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre under inflated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,242 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread slightly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,070 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 62,057 miles

Offside Front small split at the bottom of the blade

both front leg top mounts slight play slap no lift?

both rear tyres 2.5mm 165.60.14

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,304 miles

both front leg top mounts slight play

rear brake application figures 29% max 30%

Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,243 miles

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Dec 2016 49,523 miles

Offside Rear foot brake slight imbalance

Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,607 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 42,299 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,299 miles

1 battery getting weak

1 both front tyres wearing on inner edge car may need tracking

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,845 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,211 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 32,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 24,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 24,917 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 20,849 miles

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 JXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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