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MF05 LPX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,428 mi
Last recorded102,428 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,428 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 102,428 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,533 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2015 61,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,829 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 54,829 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

centre brake light not working

marks in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,604 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

marks in windscreen

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Fail 21 Feb 2013 48,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

marks in windscreen

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Pass 27 Feb 2012 42,528 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,632 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,923 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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MF05 LPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF05 LPX, 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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MF05 LPX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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