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LB05 PZP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 106,786 miles

Front subframe (has light surface corrosion)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 106,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (Edge) (4.1.E.1)

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

Front subframe (has light surface corrosion)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill also signs of corrosion/ includes seat belt prescribed area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted/corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,908 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

all brakepipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Dec 2015 90,595 miles

exhaust flexible joint failed

Pass 31 Dec 2014 78,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2014 78,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 68,625 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 68,625 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 59,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

flexable exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated.

rear exhaust slight corroded.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 51,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 51,860 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 44,788 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,247 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,830 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 PZP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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