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LB55 JYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,035 mi
Last recorded90,035 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 85,848 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,101 miles

eye level brake light inoprative

slight oil residue

Fail 27 Jul 2016 80,101 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eye level brake light inoprative

slight oil residue

Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,842 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 72,457 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexy section deteriorating

o/s/front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear end

small chip in n/s of windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,520 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine man light on

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,710 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,030 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 46,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,566 miles

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 JYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?

LB55 JYC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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