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LB05 VNW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,930 mi
Last recorded141,930 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 141,930 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 121,671 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 121,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,417 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 108,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,280 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,438 miles

The clutch action is a little heavy and the over-centre feel is slightly abnormal.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,437 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

The clutch action is a little heavy and the over-centre feel is slightly abnormal.

The rear brake disc inner faces are in very poor condition. This could be related to the reported noise.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,993 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking out the outer walls, no ply/cord showing

O/S/F Tyre Has been run flat, no buldges detected

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,993 miles

Both Rear tyres cracking out the outer walls, no ply/cord showing

O/S/F Tyre Has been run flat, no buldges detected

Pass 28 Sep 2009 59,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 38,279 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 VNW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VNW, 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 VNW registered?

LB05 VNW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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