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LG05 LBJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,488 mi
Last recorded89,488 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 89,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side getting general corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,469 miles

Rear chassis ( floor ) starting to corrode and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,824 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 73,986 miles

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 56,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,234 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,388 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,878 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 23,510 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 15,902 miles

Rear 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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LG05 LBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG05 LBJ, 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 LG05 LBJ registered?

LG05 LBJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LG05 LBJ safe to buy?

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