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LC55 JFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

33,530 mi
Last recorded33,530 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 33,530 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 33,527 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,690 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 25,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn below thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn below thickness (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated siezed (8.4.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,491 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 23,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 22,589 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,137 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 22,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 18,440 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,684 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 7,487 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 7,487 miles

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

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 JFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JFX, 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 JFX registered?

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

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