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LB05 VXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,932 mi
Last recorded58,932 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 58,932 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 58,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2022 54,784 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 50,127 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 48,087 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 46,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper movement in McPherson strut mounting

Offside Front Upper movement in McPherson strut mounting

Pass 15 May 2018 44,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2018 44,647 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 42,878 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,598 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 38,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 35,575 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 35,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,236 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 24,604 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,979 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 VXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LB05 VXF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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