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LC05 TVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,028 mi
Last recorded101,028 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 TVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 101,028 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with various cuts and no visible inner tread

Fail 14 May 2019 101,021 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with various cuts and no visible inner tread

Pass 5 May 2018 96,715 miles

Centre stop light inoperative.

Exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 May 2018 96,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre stop light inoperative.

Exhaust flexi-joint deteriorating

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,138 miles

child seat n/s/r

Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

child seat n/s/r

Pass 11 May 2015 81,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 May 2015 81,564 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 74,088 miles

oil filter leaking

Fail 22 May 2014 74,088 miles

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

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

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

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2013 69,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 69,629 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,850 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 66,903 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 61,017 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 61,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 56,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,352 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 45,352 miles

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

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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LC05 TVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC05 TVA, 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 LC05 TVA registered?

LC05 TVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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