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LB05 VTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,802 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,583 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 52,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 52,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 46,060 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 46,060 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,790 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,787 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,435 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall/tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall/tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Smear on wipers

Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,688 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall/tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on side wall/tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Smear on wipers

Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,836 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 40,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 38,995 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,584 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 36,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,339 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 28,651 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 28,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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