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LB05 FOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,310 mi
Last recorded95,310 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jun 2016 91,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,246 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 85,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 73,150 miles

clutch pedal seems slightly stiff

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge of tread but no ply or cord exposed at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2013 61,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 52,299 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet secendery lock stiff

boot door fault on catch

high level brake light inop

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear no plate water damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2011 40,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,357 miles

N/s inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

O/s/f bumper and inner wheel arch damaged.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 31,357 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s inner driveshaft boot leaking grease

O/s/f bumper and inner wheel arch damaged.

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

Unable to see rear brake pad thickness

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 17,296 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 FOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

LB05 FOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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