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LB05 WVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,998 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,595 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 47,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,843 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,718 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 WVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WVA, 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 WVA registered?

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

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