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LC55 JCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,309 mi
Last recorded151,309 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 151,309 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 151,305 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,795 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 114,905 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 106,335 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,218 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 82,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2011 82,131 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 62,892 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 62,890 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 28,170 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 JCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JCX, 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 JCX registered?

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

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