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LB05 CJF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 CJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 107,923 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 107,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 100,457 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 97,272 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 97,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 92,723 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2016 92,723 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 88,278 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 30 May 2015 88,278 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,788 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 77,867 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 77,620 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Jun 2012 68,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 57,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,753 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 18 May 2009 36,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres, outer sidewalls starting to perish. The offside has a chunk out of the outer sidewall.

Pass 18 May 2009 36,689 miles

Both rear tyres, outer sidewalls starting to perish. The offside has a chunk out of the outer sidewall.

Pass 19 May 2008 25,305 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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LB05 CJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LB05 CJF, 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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LB05 CJF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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