MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front sidelights dim.
both rear suspension coil springs corroded.
clutch operation very heavy.
rear wiper blade torn.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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