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LB54 CEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,998 mi
Last recorded87,998 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 CEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,998 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 86,305 miles

Both front headlight lenses are slightly hazed over

Both rear coil springs are corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2018 84,330 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 84,309 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,175 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 80,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 80,462 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165.60.14 perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165.60.14 perished (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 78,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged And o/s/f inner rims. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 78,539 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged And o/s/f inner rims. (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 77,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 77,170 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,890 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 64,849 miles

Oil leak

REar number plate deteriorating.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 64,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,001 miles

rear brake discs rusty/lipped

Fail 28 Dec 2011 52,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs rusty/lipped

Pass 23 Dec 2010 40,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 31,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,589 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 21,589 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LB54 CEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LB54 CEF, 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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LB54 CEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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