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LT55 JYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,617 mi
Last recorded61,617 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 JYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,617 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Both Tyres worn on edge

Fail 28 Dec 2015 61,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,997 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 45,898 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 40,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,233 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,771 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 24,781 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 JYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JYS, 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 JYS registered?

LT55 JYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LT55 JYS safe to buy?

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