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LB05 ZDZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 ZDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 51,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,452 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 49,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 47,843 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 47,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,595 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 45,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 44,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 44,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,011 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 42,011 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 37,272 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 37,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 34,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 31,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 24,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 21,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 21,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 17,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,192 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,275 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,574 miles

small cuts in front tyres on outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2008 7,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cuts in front tyres on outer sidewalls

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 ZDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

LB05 ZDZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is LB05 ZDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 ZDZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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