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LR05 UPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,075 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,541 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 72,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 58,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure at caliper (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,561 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 46,561 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 41,304 miles

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

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,657 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,864 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 30,864 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 26,163 miles

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

o/s mirror casing broken

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,573 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 21,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 23,330 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 23,330 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2008 11,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 11,504 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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LR05 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR05 UPF, 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 LR05 UPF registered?

LR05 UPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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