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AP05 LWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,297 mi
Last recorded185,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 185,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 185,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 171,553 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

warning light on dash on

Pass 1 May 2014 152,232 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged but operation fine

O/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2014 152,232 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

N/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt buckles damaged but operation fine

O/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,605 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear seatbelt buckles damaged but working ok

Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,605 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear seatbelt buckles damaged but working ok

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,633 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear outer seat buckels damaged outer covers missing

both rear tyres wear on inner and outer edges centre reading 3 mm across

Pass 30 Apr 2011 83,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 63,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,323 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 43,336 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 43,336 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 LWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LWY, 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 AP05 LWY registered?

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

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