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LB05 WVM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,216 mi
Last recorded47,216 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 47,216 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 47,216 miles

Centre Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 39,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 31,854 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,359 miles

minor oil leak from engine area

slight brake drag left hand rear

Pass 18 May 2010 15,084 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,433 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 WVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

LB05 WVM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is LB05 WVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 WVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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