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LA05 FLD

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,384 mi
Last recorded93,384 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 FLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,384 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr spring corroded

rear tyres inner edges and nsr tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,218 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr spring corroded

rear tyres inner edges and nsr tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,574 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,571 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 63,293 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 63,237 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,689 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cracks in offside rear tyre

marks on windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,445 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 48,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight cut on o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,080 miles

slight cut on o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 35,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 26,901 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 FLD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD registered?

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

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