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AP05 LWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 126,429 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 113,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 82,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,929 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 69,929 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 61,047 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 61,047 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,377 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2012 51,670 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,034 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,034 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,417 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,751 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,343 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 17,086 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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AP05 LWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP05 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP05 LWX registered?

AP05 LWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 LWX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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