2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LB55 JVU
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 85,633 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 JVU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2023
- 85,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 JVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (LB55 JVU) between August 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud also damaged (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
LB55 JVU Mileage History
- 10/08/202281,973 mi
- 02/10/202385,633 mi+3,660 mi
Average of roughly 3,198 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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