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LB05 WVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,169 mi
Last recorded119,169 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 119,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,887 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,169 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,613 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,335 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake requirements only just met

Fail 19 Jul 2016 76,335 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,910 miles

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre tread outer edges torn/deep cuts

offside rear tyre tread outer edges torn/deep cuts, and cut across tread

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 47,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre low tread inner band

nearside rear tyre tread outer edges torn/deep cuts

offside rear tyre tread outer edges torn/deep cuts, and cut across tread

rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,446 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti kink device on nearside front brake hose corroded

anti kink device on offside front brake hose corroded/broken

offside rear brake binds when turned by hand

Fail 5 Jul 2013 44,446 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

anti kink device on nearside front brake hose corroded

anti kink device on offside front brake hose corroded/broken

offside rear brake binds when turned by hand

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,360 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,038 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre bald at inner band

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f tyre bald at inner band

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,369 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 WVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 WVU, 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 WVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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