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LT55 JXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,452 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust flexi poor condition

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,420 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp images poor

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smear

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,808 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 91,532 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,634 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 72,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 150/220 (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,207 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 58,207 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% flickering (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,485 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

parking brake only just meeting the legal requirement

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,000 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 31,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,534 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,803 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 JXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXZ, 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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LT55 JXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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