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LC55 JHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,061 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow rear

Pass 27 May 2016 84,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 78,592 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,537 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 66,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to the rear brake discs

damage to the nearside

offside front wheel slightly stiff when turned by hand

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,903 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 43,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,501 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2009 13,990 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,990 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 JHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

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

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