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LC55 JGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,893 mi
Last recorded76,893 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,893 miles

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2020 76,893 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower light cluster damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2019 74,583 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,579 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 68,520 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 68,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both fronts (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 59,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 59,525 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,801 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 50,801 miles

coil spring worn Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,620 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc are getting pitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,620 miles

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

Rear brake disc are getting pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,960 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,258 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,091 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 22,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 16,352 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 JGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

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

Is LC55 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 JGO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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