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LB05 WEK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Diesel 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,709 mi
Last recorded51,709 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 51,709 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,117 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 46,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 45,600 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 45,600 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,716 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 42,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,694 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,055 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 32,678 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 32,678 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 28,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,519 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 24,519 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 20,469 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 17,458 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 WEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WEK, 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 WEK registered?

LB05 WEK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 WEK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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