MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake no reserve travel.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
handbrake no reserve travel.
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allx4 (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allx4 (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nsf/osf (2.5.A.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf side wall (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
o/s f tyer some edge wear
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
o/s f tyer some edge wear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB05 VWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 VWU, 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 VWU registered?
LB05 VWU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2005.
Is LB05 VWU safe to buy?
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