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LB05 WVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,138 mi
Last recorded72,138 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 WVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 72,138 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

clean underside of vehicle for next mot

Fail 26 May 2016 72,138 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

clean underside of vehicle for next mot

Fail 21 May 2015 65,934 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2015 65,934 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

nearside registration plate lamp deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2014 59,286 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 59,286 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2013 54,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,023 miles

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

high level brake lamp not working

battery positive terminal touching bonnet

Fail 6 Jun 2012 49,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

high level brake lamp not working

battery positive terminal touching bonnet

Fail 14 Jun 2011 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 45,645 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 31,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2008 21,720 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 WVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

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

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