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LB05 XHL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,742 mi
Last recorded66,742 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,329 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 61,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 59,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,060 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,807 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,804 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,777 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2011 47,397 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 47,397 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,004 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 36,302 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 XHL 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 XHL, 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 XHL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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