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AD05 LJA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,671 mi
Last recorded112,671 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 112,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 112,661 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S FRONT & REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 108,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 108,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 105,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perished treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 105,452 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front perished treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 103,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 103,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 100,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,252 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,633 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,618 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 95,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 93,318 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 91,148 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 May 2016 89,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,318 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 85,371 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 85,371 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 83,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 80,208 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre below 1mm inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 65,704 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

nearside rear tyre below 1mm inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,770 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,738 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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AD05 LJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AD05 LJA, 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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AD05 LJA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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