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ET05 LFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,811 mi
Last recorded83,811 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corrorded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,045 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 75,720 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,039 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,422 miles

brake pipes have areas corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,052 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsf wheel binding slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Fail 10 Jul 2015 60,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nsf wheel binding slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,886 miles

front screen cracked in swept area but not seriously affecting drivers view

front wipers judder but clear ok

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 7 Jul 2012 44,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

battery insecure

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2011 39,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 33,690 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 33,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,467 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,926 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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ET05 LFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ET05 LFJ, 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 ET05 LFJ registered?

ET05 LFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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