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LB05 VWF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,752 mi
Last recorded110,752 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 110,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 110,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2020 94,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 82,538 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2019 82,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 72,122 miles

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers leaking slightly

both rear discs pitted on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2018 72,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both rear discs pitted on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2017 65,083 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES QUITE BADLY PERRISHED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEED CLOSER INSPECTION AS PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 65,083 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES QUITE BADLY PERRISHED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES NEED CLOSER INSPECTION AS PADS APPEAR TO BE LOW

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS WORN CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,229 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 58,920 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 52,324 miles

both front tyres low tread on outer edges

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,324 miles

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

both front tyres low tread on outer edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,833 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,642 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 43,642 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,704 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 33,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,082 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 22,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 17,910 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 VWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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