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LD05 VXB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,002 mi
Last recorded62,002 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 62,002 miles

(1)Nearside rear tyre surface cracking poor condition.(2)Slight movement in front top strut mounts.(3)Brake pedal rubber split.

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

(1)Nearside rear tyre surface cracking poor condition.(2)Slight movement in front top strut mounts.(3)Brake pedal rubber split.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,620 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,346 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,893 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 51,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,256 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 36,561 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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LD05 VXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LD05 VXB, 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 LD05 VXB registered?

LD05 VXB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LD05 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 VXB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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