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LB05 RHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 116,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 109,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 109,012 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 103,521 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 99,041 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,197 miles

Significant play both front suspension top mounts

Tyres wearing

Pass 27 May 2015 85,425 miles

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

o/s/f outer CV boot starting to leak grease

Fail 27 May 2015 85,421 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS NOT TESTED

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

o/s/f outer CV boot starting to leak grease

Pass 30 May 2014 79,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 May 2014 79,004 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 70,737 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 May 2013 70,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 May 2012 62,106 miles

165/60 x 14 Both rear tyres slightly worn inner edges

Pass 31 May 2011 51,867 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre worn inner edge

Slight play both front suspension top mounts

Pass 19 May 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,927 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 20 May 2009 35,927 miles

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

Front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,953 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

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 RHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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