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LB05 VXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,043 mi
Last recorded80,043 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 80,043 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,776 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 75,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 72,143 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,260 miles

Rear tyre(s) slightly perished

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,885 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 57,879 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 53,789 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 48,288 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil filter corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2012 48,277 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil filter corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 11,240 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 11,236 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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