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KR05 LCN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

75,005 mi
Last recorded75,005 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 LCN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 72,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 72,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 72,261 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,980 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 59,980 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 59,156 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 44,487 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 44,487 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Re-secured (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 44,431 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,014 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 43,709 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 43,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight bulge in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,051 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade replaced (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,534 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 39,270 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 39,263 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 34,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,410 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 99,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,522 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Apr 2010 19,656 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 15,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 12,813 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KR05 LCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR05 LCN, 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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KR05 LCN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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