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LC55 JBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,149 mi
Last recorded49,149 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Aprox 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up fluid - bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 45,372 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 43,332 miles

Nearside Rear HANBRAKE CABLE STICKING FREED OF AND LUBED

SECONDARY BONNET CATCH STICKING LUBED DURING TEST

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,629 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,254 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 36,250 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 30,777 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 23,119 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,358 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,770 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 11,841 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 9,304 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 JBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC55 JBO, 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 JBO registered?

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

Is LC55 JBO safe to buy?

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