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LC55 JFF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,705 mi
Last recorded74,705 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JFF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,705 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,164 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,284 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,336 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 48,685 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head restraint missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level close to minimum

slight oil leak from sump plug

Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,749 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 41,909 miles

Offside Rear tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 41,909 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,650 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 41,210 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Sep 2013 37,527 miles

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

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2012 32,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,711 miles

to clean and adjust front washer jets

wear in brake pedal rubber

Fail 28 Sep 2011 27,711 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

to clean and adjust front washer jets

wear in brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Sep 2010 23,576 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 18,262 miles

centre seatbelt stalk broken

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,593 miles

centre rear seat belt buckle damaged

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 JFF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

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

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