MOT Status
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90,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F & N/S/F Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F & N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Underbody Corrosion
under vehicle has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under vehicle has signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front ball joint play
slight blow at backbox connection
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres deteriorated and worn on edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front tyres condition deteriorated and worn on edges
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG05 LBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 LBV, 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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LG05 LBV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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