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LC55 JBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,085 mi
Last recorded86,085 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,085 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,105 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,105 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 67,578 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 67,578 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,527 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED IN TREADS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,515 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 52,175 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 44,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2009 44,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2008 34,454 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 JBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JBX, 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 JBX registered?

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

Is LC55 JBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 JBX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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