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LB55 JZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,032 mi
Last recorded27,032 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 JZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,032 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

front number plate loose

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges and nail in tread

offside wiper blade starting to split

play to offside front shock top mount

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,853 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 JZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JZG, 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 JZG registered?

LB55 JZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is LB55 JZG safe to buy?

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