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LB55 JYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,067 mi
Last recorded79,067 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 76,878 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2016 76,878 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 68,792 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,676 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,431 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,876 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 14,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JYU, 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 JYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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