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LR05 UPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 69,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 38,834 miles

NSF/OSF Tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2019 38,834 miles

NSF/OSF Tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,881 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 36,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 34,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking on edge of tread

Fail 22 May 2017 34,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking on edge of tread

Pass 23 May 2016 32,355 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 32,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 May 2015 30,008 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 18 May 2015 30,008 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges

Pass 20 May 2014 28,110 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2013 25,979 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 25,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 23,959 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 20 May 2011 21,049 miles

Both front tyres, are worn on their inside and outside edges!

Pass 21 May 2010 18,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,816 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 UPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

LR05 UPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is LR05 UPV safe to buy?

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