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LB05 VOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,191 mi
Last recorded141,191 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 141,191 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 141,191 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,419 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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 136,419 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 134,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 114,849 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 114,847 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 91,037 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 91,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 88,083 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,859 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 72,436 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (8.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2016 72,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch sticking (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,894 miles

G E O

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 28 May 2015 65,889 miles

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

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

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

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

G E O

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 13 May 2014 58,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,753 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 50,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 May 2012 45,526 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 45,526 miles

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 16 Jul 2011 35,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 34,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 26,317 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 25,952 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 VOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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