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LC55 JDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JDU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 72,176 miles

engine sump plug has small leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 67,434 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 65,423 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2013 53,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2012 48,525 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,525 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,380 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,698 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 JDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 JDU registered?

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

Is LC55 JDU safe to buy?

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