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LG05 OYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,843 mi
Last recorded103,843 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,843 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlight beam image is cloudy

could not see the front brake pads

no engine oil on dipstick topped up by 1.5 liters

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 98,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,730 miles

Added 1.2 litres of engine oil before proceding with test.

Front Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%.

Offside parking brake weak

Rear Application and release of service brake is slightly imbalanced at about 28%.

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,347 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,317 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 39,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,246 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,989 miles

front number plate lose

Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,432 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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LG05 OYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

LG05 OYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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