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LA05 MXN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,006 mi
Last recorded111,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 MXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,550 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

various under body corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

various under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2017 109,537 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 109,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 103,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 102,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 91,860 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit and wearing on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r seatbelt buckle couling missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 81,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 69,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,330 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,330 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,525 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 27,545 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,800 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 MXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

LA05 MXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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