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LC55 JAU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 122,730 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,456 miles

Corrosion rear metal brake pipes

Partial wheel bearing check to offside front due to brake binding

Slight uneven service brake application between fronts

Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,079 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 106,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,359 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 103,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,814 miles

corrosion on both rear coil springs

Fail 3 Feb 2020 98,814 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both rear coil springs

n/s/f tyre 2mm approx and bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,608 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,879 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Side Indicator Lamps (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 86,822 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Offside & Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre, Perished

Side repeater slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Side Indicator Lamps (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 82,130 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre close to limit,bald inner edge,sidewall damaged and nail in tread

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,651 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Feb 2016 73,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 66,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 50,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 38,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 28,176 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 28,176 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,006 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,546 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,063 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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LC55 JAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC55 JAU, 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 LC55 JAU registered?

LC55 JAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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