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LB05 VNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,016 mi
Last recorded124,016 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 May 2019 124,016 miles

Offside Rear shock has mist of oil

brake lines have surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2017 120,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 106,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,289 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 63,811 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,001 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 32,093 miles

condition of o/s/f tyre wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,517 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 VNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

LB05 VNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2005.

Is LB05 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VNU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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