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LA05 DOU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

44,461 mi
Last recorded44,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 44,461 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster smashed

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 44,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 43,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,245 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 42,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,186 miles

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,607 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 40,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 37,147 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 35,551 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,925 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting around treads

Pass 30 Jan 2014 31,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 29,496 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 26,779 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,476 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 21,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 19,547 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,372 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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LA05 DOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LA05 DOU, 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 LA05 DOU registered?

LA05 DOU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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