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MJ55 LXD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 LXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 51,747 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,745 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 47,353 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn close to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,808 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 33,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 21,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,969 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 17,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,553 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 LXD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

MJ55 LXD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ55 LXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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