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LB05 ZBC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

35,808 mi
Last recorded35,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZBC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 35,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,505 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,059 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 32,059 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 31,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 30,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 28,378 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 28,378 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 27,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 23,771 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,771 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,572 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 19,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,491 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 15,853 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,889 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,623 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 7,393 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,850 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 ZBC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZBC, 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 ZBC registered?

LB05 ZBC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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