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LB55 JYY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,596 mi
Last recorded81,596 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,596 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 81,596 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,764 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 74,859 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 74,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 73,726 miles

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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly at edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,370 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material very slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,042 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet poor output

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 65,235 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 65,210 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,545 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Oil leak oil filter

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Fail 24 Feb 2018 61,545 miles

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 split to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level on min (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak oil filter

unable to see front and rear brake pads

Pass 3 Mar 2017 56,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,441 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 50,441 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 45,050 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 45,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

unable to see front and rear brake pads(trims fitted)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,782 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 32,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,453 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 27,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,526 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 JYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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