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LC55 JGV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,376 miles

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

both rear road springs corroding

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre perishing across the tread

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides,n/s is lowest (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear road springs corroding

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre perishing across the tread

Pass 6 Oct 2016 73,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake effort low just passing on 16%.n/s lowest

Fail 6 Oct 2016 73,773 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

parking brake effort low just passing on 16%.n/s lowest

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 57,377 miles

light fraying of the o/s/f seatbelt webbing

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low on the inner section

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking from flange joint with the centre pipe

Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,377 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

light fraying of the o/s/f seatbelt webbing

n/s/r tyre tread worn low and sidewalls perishing

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the inner section n/s also low there

rear exhaust silencer corroded and leaking from flange joint with centre pipe

Fail 11 Oct 2013 53,024 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre small split in the inner sidewall

rear exhaust silencer entry pipe corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2013 53,024 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre small split in the inner sidewall

rear exhaust silencer entry pipe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,772 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 44,411 miles

both frot tyres are worn low on the inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2010 37,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,852 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 31,527 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Their is evidence of fluid on both rear brake calipers - it is uncertain whether or not it is brake fluid.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 23,453 miles

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

rear seat belts not checked no access

Fail 17 Oct 2008 23,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

rear seat belts not checked no access

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 JGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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