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LB05 XER

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,863 mi
Last recorded60,863 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XER
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,863 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre perished

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,601 miles

surface corrosion all brake discs

Fail 12 Sep 2016 53,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

surface corrosion all brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,365 miles

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

slight bind o/s / n/s rear brakes

Fail 5 Oct 2015 53,365 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s / n/s rear brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2014 50,271 miles

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

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,327 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,327 miles

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

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

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

no engine oil

Pass 14 May 2013 44,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 40,504 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 May 2011 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,344 miles

near side of car mark

Fail 10 Jul 2009 27,344 miles

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

near side of car mark

near side rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 22,201 miles

near side rear slight damage

play at top of off side front strut

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 XER is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

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

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