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FV05 LWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,783 mi
Last recorded82,783 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 LWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 82,783 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 82,764 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 82,365 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,404 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 60,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 60,940 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 56,442 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))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 56,442 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 52,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal, slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 48,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside approx 50% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal, slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 38,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

slight movement in nearside and offside front suspension leg top mounts

Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 21,166 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jan 2017 13,027 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 12,148 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 10,854 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 10,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,236 miles

battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,407 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 7,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 6,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,007 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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FV05 LWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV05 LWM, 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 FV05 LWM registered?

FV05 LWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is FV05 LWM safe to buy?

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