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LC55 JVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,625 mi
Last recorded90,625 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 90,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,781 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 81,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 75,070 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,070 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,241 miles

EML on dash

Offside Rear door damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 67,241 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

EML on dash

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Rear door damaged

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,032 miles

Nearside Front small cut in sidewall not to cords

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around reservoir (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Front small cut in sidewall not to cords

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component dampness around reservoir (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,233 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,884 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,795 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,714 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 17,373 miles

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

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

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 JVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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