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LB05 RDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,437 mi
Last recorded94,437 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,437 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 90,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2020 90,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2019 85,677 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 77,504 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 76,602 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi sleeve swaged joint broken / loose. Small exhaust leak. (7.1.2)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2017 76,601 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi sleeve swaged joint broken / loose. Small exhaust leak. (7.1.2)

Central Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 70,768 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working Hi level brakelight not working. (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,670 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 65,654 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,051 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 60,051 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 50,554 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2012 37,864 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,623 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,247 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 23,245 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

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

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