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Coil spring corroded O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S/R and O/S/R brake calipers covered with misting of oil.
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level Brake warning light on dash. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill near axle beam mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens needs mopping/cleaning. (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Coil spring corroded O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
N/S/R and O/S/R brake calipers covered with misting of oil.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount. (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm,worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on inside
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm,worn on inside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front tyre worn on inside
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s park brake lever not returning to stop
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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LB05 RCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 RCV, 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 RCV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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