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EU05 LBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,149 mi
Last recorded96,149 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,149 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 96,149 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 94,393 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 85,826 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 85,826 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 79,421 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 73,718 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 69,145 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 63,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,715 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 52,116 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 32,745 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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EU05 LBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EU05 LBN, 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 EU05 LBN registered?

EU05 LBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is EU05 LBN safe to buy?

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