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LB05 DZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,789 mi
Last recorded56,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 56,789 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 5 Dec 2024 56,789 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 52,607 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 52,607 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 49,499 miles

Offside Front play in mcpherson strut top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 49,499 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front play in mcpherson strut top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 46,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner side wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner side wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 42,951 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner side wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner side wall and edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 39,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,044 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and splitting.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges and splitting.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,054 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and splitting on inner sidewalls.

Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,054 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and splitting on inner sidewalls.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 26,428 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,411 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 20,791 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2013 20,791 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,235 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,655 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,217 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 13,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 10,056 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 6,950 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 DZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

LB05 DZF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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