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LB05 DZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,252 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,031 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,031 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,173 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre wall

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,936 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 19,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,583 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 17,583 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 15,255 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,429 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 DZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LB05 DZE, 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 LB05 DZE registered?

LB05 DZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LB05 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 DZE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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