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LB05 VWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,020 mi
Last recorded67,020 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 67,020 miles

Coil spring worn all four springs front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o,s and n,s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 66,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn all four springs front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at rear soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o,s and n,s inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2017 57,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fog lamp showing white light

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 48,182 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fog lamp showing white light

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,801 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 33,654 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,469 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 24,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,333 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 VWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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