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LB05 PXE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,776 mi
Last recorded139,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2016 139,776 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 107,057 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 104,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,652 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 65,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,578 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,202 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 PXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB05 PXE registered?

LB05 PXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is LB05 PXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 PXE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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