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LB05 XGR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,566 mi
Last recorded103,566 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 103,566 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,098 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 101,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 95,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

O/S rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 31 May 2017 91,857 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 31 May 2016 88,954 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 81,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,729 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,729 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 63,538 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 60,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 60,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,655 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,023 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,909 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 XGR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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