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LB05 PZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 86,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,246 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 65,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 65,399 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,998 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,678 miles

Cut to tread of all tyres

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 PZM 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 87.5%.

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 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

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

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