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LB05 VUP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,569 mi
Last recorded81,569 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,073 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens in poor condition (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension support bushes condition o/s and n/s

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,027 miles

Front High level of brake imbalance front

Offside Front slight binding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,906 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 60,514 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front and rear inners (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 59,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 58,172 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 50,512 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 50,512 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R tyre perishing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 38,886 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nail in o/s/r tyre .

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 38,886 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre .

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 26,979 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,200 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,629 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 VUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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