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LB54 YZE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,383 mi
Last recorded69,383 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 YZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 69,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil level low

Fail 25 May 2018 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2017 61,998 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both wipers in poor condition

osf tyre worn low on tread on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,205 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2015 44,843 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,628 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 28,452 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,762 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 18,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear tyres getting low on tread on 3m and 2m on inner and outer edges of tread.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 18,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 16,699 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,789 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 11,638 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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LB54 YZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB54 YZE, 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 LB54 YZE registered?

LB54 YZE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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