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LC55 JBV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 90,684 miles

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

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,788 miles

Nearside windowscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top bush slight play

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

general under body corrosion to axles and rear springs

Fail 21 Sep 2022 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater flashing clear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside windowscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front shocker top bush slight play

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

general under body corrosion to axles and rear springs

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 75,463 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 75,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 58,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,090 miles

wear on front tyres on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,701 miles

Nearside Front top shocker mounting wear

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,303 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint boot twisted

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,364 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,145 miles

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

hand brake needs slight attention

Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,021 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,499 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 14,603 miles

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

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

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 JBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

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

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