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LB05 VSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,411 mi
Last recorded152,411 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,411 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

driver side sun visor loose

Pass 17 Sep 2013 125,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake pedal rubber deterioted

driver side sunvisor loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 93,775 miles

nearside rear body damage

Fail 5 Sep 2012 93,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 52,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 27,448 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,924 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 VSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc 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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

LB05 VSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is LB05 VSX safe to buy?

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