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LB05 RDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 75,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,879 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside handbrake performance low

Pass 4 May 2016 61,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,793 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 59,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,882 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,736 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,146 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 42,666 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 36,232 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,509 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 RDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

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