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LB05 ECT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ECT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,641 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,639 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front ABS wiring insecure.

Nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper damaged.

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,753 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bumper damaged.

Rear tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 13 Oct 2016 69,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end. (2.2.C.1g)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front tyres wearing on the inner edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear bumper damaged.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 65,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,716 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 61,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 40,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,934 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 28,934 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,652 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

advise front wiper blades worn,,rear blade split

Pass 28 May 2009 18,269 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2009 18,269 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR BRAKE PADS APPOX 85% WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPOX 70% WORN

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2008 13,187 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 13,187 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ECT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ECT, 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 ECT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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