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LT05 OBD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OBD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,926 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 85,926 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 81,962 miles

Front bonnet secondry latch inoperative

Fail 19 Apr 2017 81,962 miles

Front bonnet secondry latch inoperative

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,165 miles

engine oil low & leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,699 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 72,699 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,078 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,078 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres have cuts in tread.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,827 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 63,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 59,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,123 miles

NSF wheel arch is damaged.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are coroaded on inside edge.

Rear wiper is missing.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF wheel arch is damaged.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are coroaded on inside edge.

Rear wiper is missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,769 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 32,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,510 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,191 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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LT05 OBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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