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LB05 JHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Diesel 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,730 mi
Last recorded80,730 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 JHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f. brake slightly slow to apply

Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f. brake slightly slow to apply

Pass 23 Aug 2014 72,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 56,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Sep 2012 56,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2011 51,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,726 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,063 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,850 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 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

LB05 JHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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