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LG05 OYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Bronze Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

72,767 mi
Last recorded72,767 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Evidence of getting hot (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side to front joint (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Anti slip device on brake pedal worn

Clutch requires attention

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 70,368 miles

Clutch pedal heavy

Rear wiper poor

Fail 20 Mar 2017 70,368 miles

Emissions not tested due to major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Clutch pedal heavy

Rear wiper poor

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,001 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside sill panel damaged

Suspect all brake pads low, requires wheels off to confirm (fluid level low)

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 16 Apr 2015 62,817 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 62,817 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 56,071 miles

CLUTCH HEAVY

Fail 24 Jan 2014 56,071 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

CLUTCH HEAVY

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,210 miles

EML ON > INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBER NOISE

Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,210 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

COOLENT LIGHT ON

EML ON > INVESTIGATION REQUIRED

N/S FRONT SUSPENSION RUBBER NOISE

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 40,931 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiper u/s

Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,414 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 28,280 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,280 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 21,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,083 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 OYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Bronze with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

LG05 OYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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