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NC05 LBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,902 mi
Last recorded33,902 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 33,902 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 33,902 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 31,411 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 30,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 29,954 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 26,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 25,447 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 25,447 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 24,373 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,141 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 23,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,084 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,762 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,987 miles

all tyres uneven wear,cracks in sidewalls

exhaust poor condition

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 7 Jun 2010 17,464 miles

ALL TYRES UNEVEN WEAR.

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 17,464 miles

ALL TYRES UNEVEN WEAR.

CORROSION FORMING TO EXHAUST.

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

Pass 29 May 2009 13,607 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 11,758 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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NC05 LBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC05 LBG, 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 NC05 LBG registered?

NC05 LBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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