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LM05 VJC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,293 mi
Last recorded70,293 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 VJC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,293 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 70,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,292 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,303 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,760 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 56,760 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,279 miles

Offside oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre, inner and outer walls.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 45,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,361 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 41,056 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,515 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 32,105 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 25 Aug 2011 32,105 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,079 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,543 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,197 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 VJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

LM05 VJC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is LM05 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 VJC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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