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LB05 XGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,790 mi
Last recorded73,790 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 73,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 73,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2017 70,684 miles

engine light on

Fail 31 May 2017 70,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,585 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,114 miles

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,114 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 38,638 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,564 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,643 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 XGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

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

Is LB05 XGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 XGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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