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LS05 UBK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,476 mi
Last recorded88,476 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 UBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 88,476 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 88,476 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 78,007 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 78,007 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 66,782 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 66,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,923 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2011 40,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 32,878 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,561 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 19,327 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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LS05 UBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LS05 UBK, 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 LS05 UBK registered?

LS05 UBK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is LS05 UBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 UBK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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