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LB55 JYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,564 mi
Last recorded59,564 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2017 59,564 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,173 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,593 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 31,615 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,250 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,916 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,279 miles

slight corrosion to rear discs

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,992 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,835 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,446 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 17,442 miles

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

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 JYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

LB55 JYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LB55 JYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 JYW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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