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MF05 LSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 LSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 89,119 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,128 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 83,145 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring split (1.6 (e))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 80,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front A.B.S. ring cracked.

Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge.

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 73,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front A.B.S. ring cracked.

Offside rear tyre smooth on inner edge.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,537 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 63,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,674 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES INNER TREAD SLIGHT WEAR

OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 6 Aug 2013 50,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake wn/lt on [fluid low]

front brake discs worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

w/wiper rubbers torn

Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,421 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake wn/lt on [fluid low]

front brake discs worn

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

w/wiper rubbers torn

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,503 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 33,849 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,330 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 22,803 miles

n/s + o/s f tyre treads close to legal limit

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 LSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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