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LC55 JGY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JGY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 93,558 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 93,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 89,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 83,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BOX HOLLED AND BLOWING

Pass 3 Jan 2022 80,873 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2022 80,873 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Safety catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 75,211 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 75,211 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 70,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2018 64,869 miles

Central stop light is not working

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

hubcaps fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2018 64,868 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop light is not working

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hubcaps fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 60,210 miles

Nearside Front Springs corroded

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Offside Front Spring corroded

Offside Rear Spring corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2017 60,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Springs corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Spring corroded

Offside Front Spring corroded

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Spring corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2016 56,347 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding but not excessive

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

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

Oil leak ()

clutch pedal stiff and clutch sharp on release

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear

Fail 30 Dec 2016 56,347 miles

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding but not excessive

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust front flexible in poor condition

wheel alignment requires checking due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 29 Dec 2015 49,441 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE A DIFFERENT SIZE TO THE REARS!

Rec. alignment check due to wear on front tyres

clutch pedal is stiff to operate and clutch is violent when released

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner shoulder

n/s/r tyre is splitting on the inner wall and has a nail in the tread!

o/s/f and both rear springs are corroded

o/s/f top suspension mount has play

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

parking brake effort on 17% - minimum req. = 16% !! - n/s lower effort

Pass 8 Dec 2014

osr tyre has nail in

Fail 5 Dec 2014 45,594 miles

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

osr tyre has nail in

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,717 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 39,717 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,300 miles

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

os/ns front tyres edge low

os/ns rear tyres perished and inner edge low

rear wiper condition

Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,362 miles

osr tyre edge low

rear tyres perished

rear wiper in poor condt

Pass 10 Dec 2010 26,733 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,042 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack up on sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2008 17,273 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 JGY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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