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LB05 XEA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,191 mi
Last recorded111,191 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,191 miles

both front sidelights dim.

both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

clutch operation very heavy.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 111,190 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

both front sidelights dim.

both rear discs badly corroded, and pads have approx.10% left.

both rear suspension coil springs corroded.

clutch operation very heavy.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 11 Aug 2012 96,028 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Jul 2011 80,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres 3mm, and o/side scrubbed on inner edge.

n/s/rear suspension coil spring badly corroded.

rear wiper blade badly torn.

screw in n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,452 miles

both front tyres 3mm, and o/side scrubbed on inner edge.

n/s/rear suspension coil spring badly corroded.

rear wiper blade badly torn.

screw in n/s/rear tyre.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,162 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 64,622 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 33,556 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 XEA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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