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LB55 JYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,652 mi
Last recorded90,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,652 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 86,655 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 31 May 2018 86,655 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2017 80,051 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 80,051 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 72,343 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 65,570 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 61,976 miles

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

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

engine light on

engine oil level below minimum

rear brakes slightly sticking

Fail 6 May 2014 61,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light on

engine oil level below minimum

rear brakes slightly sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,121 miles

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

engine light on

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 May 2012 49,953 miles

bonnet safety catch seized advise replacement

Fail 3 May 2012 49,949 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch seized advise replacement

Pass 14 Jun 2011 450,391 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,464 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 27,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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