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LC55 JJU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,911 mi
Last recorded29,911 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 29,911 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 19,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 24 Nov 2014 12,496 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 11,606 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 10,873 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 5 Dec 2012 10,872 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,269 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 9,544 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,818 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 8,085 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 JJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC55 JJU registered?

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

Is LC55 JJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 JJU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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