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LC55 JEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,515 mi
Last recorded27,515 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,515 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 27,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 27,454 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 27,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,267 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 27,267 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,056 miles

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

Nearside brake sticking slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2016 27,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside brake sticking slightly

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,526 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear wiper split at end, but clearing ok

Pass 4 Oct 2014 25,394 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

n/s wiper split at end but clearing ok

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2013 23,817 miles

play in both front shocker top mountings

Pass 8 Oct 2012 20,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 6 Oct 2012 20,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 8 Oct 2011 17,241 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 17,241 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 13,868 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 10,853 miles

front tyres worn inner edges,poss tracking.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 7,651 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 JEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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