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LB55 JZJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

85,320 mi
Last recorded85,320 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,320 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 85,320 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 77,902 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

parking brake effort only just met repair or adjustment required

Pass 16 Dec 2022 65,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 59,844 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 30 Nov 2021 59,844 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 56,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,112 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brakes imbalanced / o/s effort lower

Pass 29 Nov 2019 51,565 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 46,793 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 46,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged o/s/f reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 39,873 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 39,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor (3.4.2)

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

front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 30,503 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,730 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,663 miles

n/s front,n/s rear and o/s rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,098 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,236 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 22,236 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 20,952 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,320 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,988 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 JZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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