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LB05 PZG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,688 mi
Last recorded107,688 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 107,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leaking and insecure (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to flex hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn smooth 165 60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 104,071 miles

Both front ABS rings corroded

Both front tyres are under inflated

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

VIN number plate slightly damaged

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 104,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front ABS rings corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

VIN number plate slightly damaged

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,598 miles

all coil springs corroded

front cross member badly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2015 94,598 miles

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

all coil springs corroded

front cross member badly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,421 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 68,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,181 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2012 55,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexi flange slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,102 miles

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

front exhaust flexi flange slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,971 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 44,971 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,212 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,874 miles

both rear brakes sticking

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,616 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 PZG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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