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LA05 DMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,200 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 78,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 78,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,043 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 62,043 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 49,452 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,619 miles

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

middle stop light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2009 37,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

middle stop light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,626 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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LA05 DMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LA05 DMF, 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 LA05 DMF registered?

LA05 DMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LA05 DMF safe to buy?

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