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LB05 PNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,304 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust flexy breaking up but no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 1 Dec 2020 81,912 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 80,182 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 78,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 75,609 miles

35% brake imbalance rear axle

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LEAKING

Head lining hanging down inside car

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Number plate is loose

Fail 7 Mar 2018 75,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

35% brake imbalance rear axle

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LEAKING

Head lining hanging down inside car

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wiper blade is split

Oil leak Filter ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met 18%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Number plate is loose

Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,737 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,737 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,191 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,191 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre close to wear indicator

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,520 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre close to wear indicator

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 46,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,147 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,306 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,841 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 28,841 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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 PNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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