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KA05 LZM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,774 mi
Last recorded103,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 LZM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,774 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 100,690 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 100,690 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 97,472 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 97,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 94,008 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 89,283 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake has low effort

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyres clearly under inflated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear supply pipes to rear flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear brake hoses metal sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight deterioration in exhaust system

Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,573 miles

Brake pedal rubber warn on edge

Hand brake effort low at 19%

Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,041 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Ball joint cover also split (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hand brake effort low at 18%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Rack arm has got slight play on the joint

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,953 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,815 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,086 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KA05 LZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KA05 LZM, 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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KA05 LZM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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