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LB55 JYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

roof lining hanging down and touching drivers head

Pass 10 Apr 2017 69,279 miles

Both the front tyres are worn thin on both extreme edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake disc inner surface is in a slightly poor condition

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Very slight (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

The inner roof lining is hanging down and touches drivers head

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged slightly perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear brake discs are in a poor condition.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,808 miles

battery loose but still secure

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,808 miles

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

battery loose but still secure

Fail 29 Apr 2014 51,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery loose but still secure.

exhaust i/pipe & rear silencer getting rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,785 miles

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

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

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

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

battery loose but still secure.

exhaust i/pipe & rear silencer getting rusty.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,741 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 43,741 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,739 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,914 miles

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Dec 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 20,897 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 JYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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