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MJ55 LWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,100 mi
Last recorded62,100 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 62,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 62,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,941 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,411 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 55,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 50,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 46,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 39,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres approaching the legal limit and worn on inner shoulders. 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,956 miles

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

o/s front tyre starting to get low in tread worn on edges

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Aug 2016 38,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery slightly insecure

both front tyres getting low in tread and wearing on edges

n/s front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,149 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,307 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 25,463 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 21,709 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 15,883 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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MJ55 LWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ55 LWY, 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 MJ55 LWY registered?

MJ55 LWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MJ55 LWY safe to buy?

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