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LB05 PYY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,226 mi
Last recorded111,226 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 PYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,226 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Fail 8 Jun 2015 111,226 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear footbrake and handbrake efforts poor and overall just legal

Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,698 miles

Imbalance on rear footbrake performance

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,158 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 65,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 52,152 miles

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

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,036 miles

rear brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2008 26,264 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 PYY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

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