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LB05 WEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,010 mi
Last recorded115,010 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2020 115,010 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front and imbalance (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroding

front bumper and o/s body work damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2019 109,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 109,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 101,129 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 95,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Cracked in tread

Fail 26 Jan 2016 95,223 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 87,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,131 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,158 miles

damage to N/S/F and N/S/R PANELS

Fail 15 Mar 2013 78,158 miles

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

damage to N/S/F and N/S/R PANELS

Pass 9 May 2012 74,931 miles

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

unable to check rear belts properly due to dog guard fitted

Fail 9 May 2012 74,931 miles

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

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

unable to check rear belts properly due to dog guard fitted

Pass 3 May 2011 63,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 39,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre has cut in outer side wall cords not exposed

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,686 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre has cut in outer side wall cords not exposed

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 19,739 miles

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 WEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEF, 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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LB05 WEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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