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LC55 JFG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,544 mi
Last recorded107,544 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,544 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 93,207 miles

wear on discs

Fail 7 Nov 2014 93,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wear on discs

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,202 miles

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2013 79,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery not fully secured

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 57,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 49,255 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 49,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 28 Dec 2010 49,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake discs worn and pitted

osf and osr tyres have slight side wall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2009 38,271 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 25,783 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 JFG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JFG, 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 JFG registered?

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

Is LC55 JFG safe to buy?

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