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KA05 LZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,828 mi
Last recorded104,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 LZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 104,828 miles

All coil springs badly corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn VERY close to ply & or cords

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 104,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs badly corroded

Exhaust front flexi joint deteriorated but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge worn VERY close to ply & or cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,676 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge very close to limit and cords 165/60/14h

front coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Fail 10 Jun 2025 98,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective requires polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inside edge very close to limit and cords 165/60/14h

front coil springs slightly corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear coil springs heavily corroded

slight play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 20 Jun 2024 89,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,768 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 83,765 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 81,597 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 79,071 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,944 miles

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

Offside Front Upper slight play in shock absorber topmount

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 62,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,439 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 51,427 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 51,425 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 45,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 40,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,455 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 32,548 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,944 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,557 miles

small tear in N/s front Tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 14,648 miles

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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KA05 LZO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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