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LB55 JZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 122,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 119,924 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

park brake limits just met

Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 112,452 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 109,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 109,189 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 106,466 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 101,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,614 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,826 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 83,646 miles

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,564 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 68,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,298 miles

nearside inner CV boot is slightly weaping grease past the smaller clip

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,918 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,045 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,400 miles

rear pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 18,248 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 JZO 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 78.3%.

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

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