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LB05 VSP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,051 mi
Last recorded63,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 59,930 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 59,928 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,313 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 50,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,565 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 49,144 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 46,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 38,707 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 38,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision not working (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear shocks corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 37,133 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 36,010 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 34,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 33,264 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 13 May 2013 32,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 30,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,216 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 26,394 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 25,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,416 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 20,607 miles

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

arial brocken

handbrake due for adjustment

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,607 miles

arial brocken

handbrake due for adjustment

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 VSP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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