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LB05 VWN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,991 mi
Last recorded33,991 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 33,991 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 33,982 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 33,920 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 33,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,474 miles

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

Nearside wiper smears slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 33,414 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper smears slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2020 33,251 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 33,247 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 33,180 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 33,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 33,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 33,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 32,619 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,297 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Nov 2015 32,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2014 31,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,725 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,442 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 24,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,710 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VWN 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 78.3%.

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 VWN, 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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What year was LB05 VWN registered?

LB05 VWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is LB05 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 VWN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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