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LB55 JZH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

61,285 mi
Last recorded61,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 61,285 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 61,285 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 59,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 59,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 59,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R - N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/R & O/S/R Inner and outer side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 58,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre perishing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under the vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2020 57,878 miles

Under the vehicle rear side slightly corrosion

Fail 29 Dec 2020 57,878 miles

Under the vehicle rear side slightly corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 56,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 55,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 53,983 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2017 53,972 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,992 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 46,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both tyre in very poor condition with large cracks in tread

Pass 21 Dec 2013 44,208 miles

osr and nsr tyres badly perished and split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,740 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,133 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 19,136 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 JZH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JZH, 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 JZH registered?

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

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