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LC55 JVL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,446 mi
Last recorded64,446 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 64,446 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2023 64,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2022 60,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet damaged

Front front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Offside Front repeater indicator discoloured

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

Rear underbody corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2022 60,240 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bonnet damaged

Front front and rear subframe corroded

Nearside Front bumper insecure

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Offside Front repeater indicator discoloured

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

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 47,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,530 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 38,524 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,351 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 36,024 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 35,636 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 35,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 34,887 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 34,887 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,360 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,063 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,217 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,286 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

small cuts on nearside front tyre wall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,817 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 19,817 miles

Centre Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 14,083 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 JVL 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 72.7%.

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 JVL, 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 JVL registered?

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

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