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EN05 LNC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,655 mi
Last recorded82,655 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LNC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 82,655 miles

damage to n/s/f

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/f

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,960 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,960 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,478 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,975 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 55,101 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,167 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,167 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

High level brake light in/op

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,124 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,045 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 30,133 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 30,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,139 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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EN05 LNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN05 LNC, 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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EN05 LNC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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