2005 KIA Picanto 1.0L Petrol · LC55 JHE
2005 KIA Picanto (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 108,116 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC55 JHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/07/2025
- 108,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC55 JHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (LC55 JHE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LC55 JHE Mileage History
- 18/07/2023108,291 mi
- 20/07/2023108,291 mi
- 19/07/2024106,549 mi-1,742 mi
- 27/07/2024106,554 mi+5 mi
- 23/07/2025108,116 mi+1,562 mi
Average of roughly -87 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
Frequent town use and learner abuse wear the clutch quickly, and stretched clutch cables can make gear selection or bite point feel inconsistent.
- 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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