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LB05 YZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,593 mi
Last recorded132,593 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,593 miles

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Fail 16 Apr 2019 132,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 18 Apr 2018 125,908 miles

both front tyres tread depths getting down

Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,444 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 110,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,125 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Offside rear tyre cracking to sidewalls.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 97,638 miles

Moved windscreen sticker before test

Pass 10 Apr 2013 89,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wearing down on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,541 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,839 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 50,484 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,484 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 YZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

LB05 YZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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