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LB55 JXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,441 mi
Last recorded115,441 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 115,441 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,678 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 112,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 103,991 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

both front position lamps dim

both rear tyres perished and worn low on inner edges

centre stop lamp not working

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 7 Jan 2012 91,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

center brake light not working

Pass 7 Jan 2012 91,839 miles

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

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inner edge

center brake light not working

Pass 30 Dec 2010 76,739 miles

bonnet damaged / stiff to open and close

Fail 30 Dec 2010 76,738 miles

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

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

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

bonnet damaged / stiff to open and close

Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,275 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 66,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,780 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 JXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

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

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