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LB05 PWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,802 mi
Last recorded101,802 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 101,802 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 97,804 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,204 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 87,046 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 87,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65 14 t (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perishing (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catcch stiff

o/s/f tyre cracking/perishing

o/s/r number plate bulb dimly lite

Pass 28 Jul 2015 76,745 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre has cuts

Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf tyre has cuts

Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,707 miles

bonnet catch siezed

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bonnet catch siezed

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,928 miles

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 61,928 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,901 miles

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

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

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

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

nsr/osr tyres cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2011 47,603 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no clear veiw to inspect rear brake pads

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 47,603 miles

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

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

no clear veiw to inspect rear brake pads

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,423 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 30,132 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,130 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 PWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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