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LL05 ESO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ESO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,139 miles

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2020 87,139 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,198 miles

165/60/14 budget

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 86,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

165/60/14 budget

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 85,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,862 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2017 77,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,842 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,570 miles

Baby seat fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,570 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Baby seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 72,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 72,227 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,497 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,495 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 50,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 29,969 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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LL05 ESO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL05 ESO, 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 LL05 ESO registered?

LL05 ESO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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