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LC55 JBE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,691 mi
Last recorded78,691 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 78,691 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 78,688 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,756 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 69,756 miles

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both slightly opaque (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-8 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front struts slight liftin bearing

Fail 10 Dec 2020 59,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all distorted and damaged (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm but rear facing bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-8 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

both front struts slight liftin bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts but rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 54,173 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts but rear facing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,274 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 44,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 37,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between Center pipe and Backbox at clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and inner tyre wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,852 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 26,852 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 25,410 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 25,410 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s w/blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2012 24,695 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 18,947 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 15,828 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 JBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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