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LC55 JKK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,001 mi
Last recorded105,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,001 miles

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

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

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

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

front disks pitted, o/r tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,509 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 92,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,694 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and worn through

oil leak from sump area

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth and worn through

oil leak from sump area

Pass 9 Mar 2017 70,652 miles

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished advise replacement , no cords showing

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Central Rear high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished advise replacement , no cords showing

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing unable to check due to brake bind

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 61,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit min = 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 54,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have side wall damage

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,269 miles

both rear tyres have side wall damage

Pass 15 Mar 2013 39,961 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 39,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,304 miles

both front tyre outer walls have chunks/cuts cords not showing , slight dents in wheel rims. both rear tyre outer walls showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2010 23,157 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

slight damage to n/s body of car

Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,880 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,038 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 JKK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 JKK, 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 JKK registered?

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

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