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LB05 RDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

150,665 mi
Last recorded150,665 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2021 150,665 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle/swing arm rusted nearside and offside

bonnet can not be opened to make checks

Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,762 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 138,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 134,330 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 127,165 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 121,831 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,205 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 99,320 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 82,489 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,017 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 46,925 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,722 miles

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

Offside handbrake effort low

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 pads look low

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,591 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 RDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

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

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