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LC55 JVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,932 mi
Last recorded69,932 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 JVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,932 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 69,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,113 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 66,113 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 60,402 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 60,402 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,790 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 50,843 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 50,842 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,997 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 45,284 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 45,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,451 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 42,446 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake binding Nearside and offside (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,344 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 30,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,921 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 24,786 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,699 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,155 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 JVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

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

Is LC55 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 JVW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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