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MJ55 LXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 116,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand and foot brake lower effort

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,899 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 105,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 85,823 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,213 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,603 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 36,171 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 36,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,320 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 11,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,307 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 LXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ55 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

MJ55 LXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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