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LB05 VXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,875 mi
Last recorded75,875 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 75,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 71,497 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 71,495 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,444 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 65,402 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,260 miles

Rear Previous body damage

Pass 25 Jul 2019 61,735 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 61,045 miles

Front both sides headlight lenses fading

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 60,051 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 60,051 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,734 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,738 miles

front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,731 miles

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

front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 39,846 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,846 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,076 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,076 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,684 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 30,684 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 20,725 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 20,725 miles

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

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 VXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

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