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LW05 CXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,422 mi
Last recorded31,422 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 CXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,422 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 26 Oct 2017 31,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 10 Oct 2016 31,142 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,113 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 31,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,819 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 30,739 miles

high level brake light nw

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,405 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,648 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear brakes binding very slightly

Fail 22 Aug 2011 26,648 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

rear brakes binding very slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,618 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,507 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,507 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,542 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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LW05 CXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LW05 CXU, 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 CXU registered?

LW05 CXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is LW05 CXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 CXU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LW05 CXU have outstanding finance?

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