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PL05 LZW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,430 mi
Last recorded19,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 LZW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,520 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 17,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,394 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 13,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 10,293 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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PL05 LZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PL05 LZW, 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 PL05 LZW registered?

PL05 LZW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is PL05 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL05 LZW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL05 LZW have outstanding finance?

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