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LC55 JJL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,876 mi
Last recorded51,876 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 51,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 45,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears by rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 43,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,426 miles

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

n/s rear Tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2020 42,426 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s rear Tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 40,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 38,993 miles

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

coolant level low

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall no cords showing

Pass 20 Jun 2017 37,180 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 37,180 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 35,554 miles

both rear brake calipers damp

cut in n/s front outer tyre wall

Pass 15 Jun 2015 33,438 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 33,438 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,100 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,138 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,057 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 JJL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

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