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LC55 JLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

149,728 mi
Last recorded149,728 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,728 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area

Pass 4 Dec 2024 146,703 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears (inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust limits close to the limits at times

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area

o/s and n/s front tyres have age related cracking to the outer edges

Fail 4 Dec 2024 146,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rears (inner edges ) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust limits close to the limits at times

n/s rear tyre has a small cut in the inner tread area

o/s and n/s front tyres have age related cracking to the outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2023 144,602 miles

both reae brake back plates corroded

hand brake effort getting low

Fail 7 Dec 2023 144,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both reae brake back plates corroded

hand brake effort getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,496 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle from Zone A ()

early signs of general age related corrosion to the underbody and components

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

Fail 8 Dec 2022 141,496 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone cradle from Zone A ()

Windscreen washer not working bottle frozen (3.5 (a))

early signs of general age related corrosion to the underbody and components

exhaust emissions close to the limits at times

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,007 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,464 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 104,030 miles

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,656 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 24 Jun 2018 101,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 87,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre spitting on outer edge ADVICE to replace

Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,573 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre spitting on outer edge ADVICE to replace

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,454 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 62,860 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 62,859 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2014 57,961 miles

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2014 57,961 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,611 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 53,611 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,280 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp fixings loose

tyre puncture foam out of date

battery insecure

bonnet saftey catch partially seized

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,413 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 39,413 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,911 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 33,911 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,219 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 JLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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