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LB05 VSF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,297 mi
Last recorded65,297 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 65,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 65,271 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spare wheel well. very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 61,958 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 61,955 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 55,945 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 55,945 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 52,962 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Going On To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 50,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge & Sidewall Cracking & Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Onto Both Rear Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 49,176 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sections Onto Flexis Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 49,175 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Sections Onto Flexis Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 47,112 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Breaking Away

O/S Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 47,112 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Bonnet Safety Catch Stiff

Front Exhaust Flexi Joint Breaking Away

O/S Front Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratching (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 42,996 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 42,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 36,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

Fail 8 Nov 2014 36,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some cracking to rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2013 26,723 miles

advise slight perishing o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Jul 2012 26,348 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,796 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,871 miles

both front wipers smear screen

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 VSF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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