MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Various suspension and chassis components corroded.
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Oil leak ()
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers leaving smears
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both outer (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
both front wipers leaving smears
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake hose metal ends corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing and cracks showing in tread
rear discs corroded and in a poor condition
unable to check all pads large hub caps fitted
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake hose metal ends corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing and cracks showing in tread
rear discs corroded and in a poor condition
unable to check all pads large hub caps fitted
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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
some corrosion on rear discs faces
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
some corrosion on rear discs faces
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB05 VUL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VUL, 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 VUL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.
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