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LC55 JFY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,857 mi
Last recorded82,857 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 74,980 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 74,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,584 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60R14 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 45,590 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,331 miles

nearside rear tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2014 37,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 26 Oct 2013 26,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking

small split on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 26 Oct 2013 26,999 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

small split on n/s/f and n/s/r tyre side walls

Pass 20 Oct 2012 14,600 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 14,250 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,613 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 8,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 7,516 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 JFY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

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

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