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HD05 LFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,664 mi
Last recorded86,664 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 LFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,664 miles

Exhaust flex pipe deteriorated, not allowing exhaust gases to escape at present time.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,692 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 71,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,292 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,887 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 33,556 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

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

Offside front tyre inner edge close to legal limit.

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,456 miles

both rear tyres have perished tread and sidewalls

center brake lamp bulb is not working but unable to see wiring

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,990 miles

center brake lamp is not working (unable to see wiring)

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

rear tyres have perished inner and outer sidewalls and perished tread also cut into tread but unable to see cords

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,990 miles

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

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

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)

center brake lamp is not working (unable to see wiring)

front and rear brake pads are wearing low

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

rear tyres have perished inner and outer sidewalls and perished tread also cut into tread but unable to see cords

unable to check o/s/r seatbelt as baby seat fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2009 19,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 15,465 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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HD05 LFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD05 LFX, 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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HD05 LFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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