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LT55 JXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,471 mi
Last recorded49,471 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 49,471 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 49,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 44,920 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 44,912 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 41,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 38,100 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 35,616 miles

some movement at top of both front struts, not excessive at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,700 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2018 33,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,140 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 32,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,065 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 24,061 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,471 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 16,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 11,987 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,319 miles

Play/lift in offside front suspension macpherson strut top attachment but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,468 miles

Play/lift in offside front suspension macpherson strut top mounting but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 7,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 5,723 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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LT55 JXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT55 JXW, 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 LT55 JXW registered?

LT55 JXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for LT55 JXW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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