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LW05 CXN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

16,406 mi
Last recorded16,406 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 CXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 16,406 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 16,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 14,711 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 14,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside tyre sidewall is damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2013 13,037 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside tyre sidewall is damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2012 11,231 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,428 miles

damage to osf tyre side wall

Fail 3 Aug 2011 9,428 miles

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

damage to osf tyre side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2010 7,374 miles

nsr tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Aug 2009 6,195 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2009 6,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2008 4,937 miles

water in nsr tail light

Fail 6 Aug 2008 4,937 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

water in nsr tail light

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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LW05 CXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LW05 CXN, 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 LW05 CXN registered?

LW05 CXN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is LW05 CXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 CXN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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