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LB05 VWU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,563 mi
Last recorded82,563 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,563 miles

handbrake no reserve travel.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,563 miles

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

handbrake no reserve travel.

Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,020 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 73,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,731 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened allx4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,731 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,070 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,756 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 48,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 46,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,048 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,431 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 32,424 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,200 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 29,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,289 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall (not to cord)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 24,289 miles

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.

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 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.

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