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LB54 YTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 106,187 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,187 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 105,513 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,230 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 99,347 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 99,347 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,752 miles

Rear both tyres cracking up not deep enough to reach cords yet

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,820 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,820 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

oil leaks

Pass 5 Mar 2016 92,317 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 92,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,514 miles

handbrake effort low o/s

Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 78,271 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,271 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,024 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,930 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,096 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,096 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,746 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

front discs worn

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,746 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 28,684 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,021 miles

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

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

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 YTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc 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 LB54 YTN, 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 YTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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