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LB05 XDU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,819 mi
Last recorded101,819 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,819 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 101,807 miles

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

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (6.3.4b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,285 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,332 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,332 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,111 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,724 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2010 55,724 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,208 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 XDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

LB05 XDU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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