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LT05 HYJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,892 mi
Last recorded115,892 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper is damp possible fluid weep advise further investigation .

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 115,833 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to os rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 100,640 miles

Offside side repeater lamp bulb faded near to legal limit

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety catch seized, recommend early repair

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2017 100,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside side repeater lamp bulb faded near to legal limit

Oil leak ()

bonnet safety catch seized, recommend early repair

low reading from offside parking brake

metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,198 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn near to legal limit

offside rear brake caliper hand brake mechanism appears seized

offside repeater lamp bulb faded near to legal limit

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,709 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/60r14 79t (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn near to legal limit

offside rear brake caliper hand brake mechanism appears seized

offside repeater lamp bulb faded near to legal limit

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 6 Jul 2015 77,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn recomend early renewal

Pass 6 Jul 2015 77,213 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn recomend early renewal

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,976 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,198 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,607 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,578 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

N/S No plate light dim

Rear pads low and rear discs lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,598 miles

play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,598 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,409 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,408 miles

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

hi-level stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre split on outer sidewall and worn on edge

offside rear tyre perishing

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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LT05 HYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LT05 HYJ, 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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LT05 HYJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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