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SH05 LCX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,761 mi
Last recorded60,761 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 LCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,761 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 60,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 51,652 miles

airbag light on as of april/may it will fail a mot

offside front disc burnt

Fail 17 Mar 2012 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag light on as of april/may it will fail a mot

offside front disc burnt

Pass 12 Mar 2011 43,062 miles

advise rear wiper blade split

air bag light on on dash

Fail 26 Feb 2011 42,711 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear wiper blade split

air bag light on on dash

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,283 miles

both front top mounts very slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2010 35,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front top mounts very slight play

both front tyres worn on inner/outer edge

recommend tracking due to tyre wear

Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,399 miles

brake fluid level low

Pass 8 Mar 2008 22,151 miles

both front top strut mounts noisey

Fail 8 Mar 2008 22,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front top strut mounts noisey

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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SH05 LCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SH05 LCX, 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 SH05 LCX registered?

SH05 LCX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is SH05 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 LCX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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