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LC55 JKN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,857 mi
Last recorded39,857 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JKN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 39,857 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,814 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 38,814 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 36,744 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 35,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,459 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 33,324 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,382 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 32,382 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,764 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,054 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 29,054 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,363 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 25,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 21,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,008 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 14,515 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 10,420 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,972 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 JKN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN registered?

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

Is LC55 JKN safe to buy?

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