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LB05 VUK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,394 mi
Last recorded104,394 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,394 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 104,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 90,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder now on passengers seat ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 79,773 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,771 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,046 miles

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 78,045 miles

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

Exhaust system has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,588 miles

Clutch pedal is stiff to operate

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a large cut but not to cords 165 60 r14

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2016 74,587 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Clutch pedal is stiff to operate

Nearside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a large cut but not to cords 165 60 r14

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 69,007 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,582 miles

O/s front tyre condition slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 58,978 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,018 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,018 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread which is repairable

Nearside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,384 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 37,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,714 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 VUK 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 65%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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