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LB05 WVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,750 mi
Last recorded112,750 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 112,750 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,750 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2020 110,636 miles

play in o/s front suspension strut top mounting

Pass 6 Jul 2019 106,940 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 100,393 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 93,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 86,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 79,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 79,733 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s front brake binding

Pass 27 Jun 2014 71,163 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 64,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 57,036 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 57,026 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,682 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 52,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,911 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 47,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,872 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,082 miles

Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate

OSF brake binding slightly

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 WVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WVO, 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 WVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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