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FL05 LBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,410 mi
Last recorded90,410 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,410 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 89,808 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 88,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower both suspension arms are damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished, advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2021 86,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 82,625 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear slight brake bind

all coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,634 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,765 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2014 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,967 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 56,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,013 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,586 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,508 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 33,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,825 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 24,825 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,164 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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FL05 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FL05 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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FL05 LBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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