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LB05 VSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 93,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,450 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 75,837 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 67,246 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,421 miles

advise nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly correded inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2009 52,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,754 miles

o.s.f tyre worn iut inner edge, 2mm left on tread , Replace ASAP

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 VSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSK, 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 VSK registered?

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

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