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LB05 WFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,579 mi
Last recorded37,579 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 37,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,183 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,053 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake fluid level on min mark

Pass 15 Jul 2013 27,190 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 27,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade rubber adrift

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,015 miles

offside front tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Jul 2011 22,332 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 20,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 20,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,267 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,267 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,467 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)

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 WFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA registered?

LB05 WFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is LB05 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 WFA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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