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LC05 VPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 VPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 148,650 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,648 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 101,241 miles

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

engine management light on

parking brake efficiency only just met

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 28 Jun 2014 93,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake hoses coiling deterriated [part rusted away]

front brake splash shields deterriated[rusted away]

high brake light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2014 93,410 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake hoses coiling deterriated [part rusted away]

front brake splash shields deterriated[rusted away]

high brake light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,144 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 86,144 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,749 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,049 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,256 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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LC05 VPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC05 VPF, 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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LC05 VPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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