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LB05 RHJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,540 mi
Last recorded53,540 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,540 miles

engine management light on

Fail 2 Apr 2016 53,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,974 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,974 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 39,988 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,805 miles

Light corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 35,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Light corrosion to both rear main brake pipes

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,493 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,794 miles

n/s/f tyre sidwall worn by contact with kerb

Pass 2 Mar 2010 24,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,656 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 18,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,746 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 12,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 RHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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