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EU05 LBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,653 mi
Last recorded84,653 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,653 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front brake discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamp lenses heavily misted over but able to give a headlamp aim (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF INNER CV boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 76,585 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,056 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 69,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 62,028 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 62,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 47,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 47,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 36,474 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 36,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,623 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 30,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cords exposed in cut [165/60/r14]75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2018 27,219 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 26,334 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 26,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 25,480 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,622 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 22,923 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 21,198 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,228 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,427 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,338 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 10,338 miles

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

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

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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EU05 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EU05 LBO, 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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EU05 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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