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LB05 VWP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,577 mi
Last recorded53,577 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VWP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,577 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 46,735 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 46,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,798 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 31,798 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,848 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,169 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 29,190 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,819 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 27,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 25,678 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,964 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 20,805 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 VWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

LB05 VWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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