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LR05 TYB

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 104,288 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,906 miles

Front Wipers smearing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 99,390 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 99,390 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,299 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,299 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

could not see front and rear brake pads.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 84,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

could not see front and rear brake pads.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,378 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,378 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,617 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 56,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nail in near side rear tyre in shoulder of tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,583 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,724 miles

needs front wheels removed to fully check pads

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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LR05 TYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR05 TYB, 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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LR05 TYB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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