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LM05 VJA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,325 mi
Last recorded66,325 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs lip & worn

both rear discs lip, worn & scored

front reg fracture but is readable

Fail 22 Apr 2014 66,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs lip & worn

both rear discs lip, worn & scored

front reg fracture but is readable

nearside front wiper blade split

nsf tyre worn outer edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

Fail 13 May 2013 60,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 60,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,443 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 48,443 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 42,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,708 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,708 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,059 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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LM05 VJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LM05 VJA, 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 LM05 VJA registered?

LM05 VJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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