MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,116 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Both front ABS rings corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Both front ABS rings corroded
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Radiator support bar corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front subframe corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front subframe corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front abs ring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
power steering pipe to rack corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front abs ring corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
power steering pipe to rack corroded
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/s rear axle bush starting to split
O/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
N/s rear axle bush starting to split
O/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
General corrosion to underbody and components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
General corrosion to underbody and components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Both outer sills poor
Corrosion to front cross member
Exhaust poor around flanges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Slight wear to inside shoulder of o/s rear and both front tyres
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
rear brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)
Both outer sills poor
Corrosion to front cross member
Exhaust poor around flanges
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake discs poor
Slight wear to inside shoulder of o/s rear and both front tyres
Tracking possibly out
handbrake on limit
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
condition of rear brake pads and discs
offside rear tyre uneven wear
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
condition of nearside handbrake cable
condition of rear brake pads and discs
offside rear tyre uneven wear
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage o/s doors
offside front tyre wearing unevenly
rusting to rear brake discs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
condition of rear brake discs
offside rear handbrake slight lower effort
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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LC55 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 JHE, 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 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 October 2005.
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