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LB05 RYA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,990 mi
Last recorded128,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 128,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch operation very stiff

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch operation very stiff

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,750 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 108,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,912 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,475 miles

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

EML showing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,475 miles

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

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

Advanced wear on brake pedal rubber

EML showing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,634 miles

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Engine MIL illuminated

Front brake efforts slightly imbalanced

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear worn to excess (not clearly visible)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 70,634 miles

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

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

Bonnet safety catch sticking

Engine MIL illuminated

Front brake efforts slightly imbalanced

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

Oil leak

Rear brake pads appear worn to excess (not clearly visible)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,697 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear door dont open from inside (childlock)

eml light is on

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge and cut sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2014 56,697 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear door dont open from inside (childlock)

eml light is on

o/s/f tyre warn on inner edge and cut sidewall

Pass 15 Jun 2013 49,570 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror fadded

Fail 15 Jun 2013 49,570 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

nearside door mirror fadded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 42,800 miles

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

Nearside 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 23 Jun 2011 33,046 miles

stiff clutch

Fail 29 Jun 2010 23,874 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,874 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,744 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 11,137 miles

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

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 RYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RYA, 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 RYA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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