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LC55 JCZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

both front top shock mounts have vertical movement

Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,384 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 43,384 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

bonnet safety catch sticking , requires attension

Pass 25 Oct 2018 38,770 miles

front exhaust flexy weak

slight play on offside front top shock mount

Pass 18 Oct 2017 32,773 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 32,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,396 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,240 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside front track rod end rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,701 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 20,066 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 17,358 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner surface

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2011 14,004 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,004 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 11,604 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 8,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 6,655 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 JCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

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

Is LC55 JCZ safe to buy?

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