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LC55 JVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,246 mi
Last recorded107,246 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,246 miles

Front Back Plates showing corrosion.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Back Plates showing corrosion.

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

Light Corrosion To Both inner sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Fixable. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Fixable. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 102,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 97,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,744 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 93,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger, also flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 93,397 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger, also flexi (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking at sidewall ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 83,162 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also cracking at sidewall ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,938 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,690 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,296 miles

damage in swept area of windscreen

slight drag on offside front brake

slight lift on offside front strut top mounting

Fail 13 Feb 2014 49,296 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

damage in swept area of windscreen

slight drag on offside front brake

slight lift on offside front strut top mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,811 miles

nearside track rod end boot perished

slight lift on offside front suspension top mount

windscreen damaged in swept area

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,374 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on tread and sidewalls.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 38,231 miles

deep cut in offside rear tyre tread

stone chip in windscreen zone a

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,156 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 35,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,472 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,976 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 JVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JVF, 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 JVF registered?

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

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