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LB05 ZBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,466 mi
Last recorded65,466 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,466 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 65,466 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,921 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 63,879 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,578 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres on the car front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 58,339 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,889 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 40,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,611 miles

offside front tyre wearing low at inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 28,411 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,095 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 ZBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

LB05 ZBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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