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LB05 VSG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,098 mi
Last recorded36,098 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 36,098 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 36,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight perished

Pass 5 May 2020 35,831 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 35,830 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 35,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slightly scrubbed

Pass 4 May 2018 34,733 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 34,000 miles

front abs trigger rings cracked

Fail 3 May 2017 34,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

front abs trigger rings cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,267 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 32,295 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 32,295 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 31,213 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 31,211 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2013 29,784 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished,nail in tread 165/60/14

Pass 4 May 2012 28,177 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 28,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2011 26,666 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,319 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,212 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,879 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 VSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

LB05 VSG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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