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LB05 RJU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,568 mi
Last recorded104,568 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 RJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 104,568 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,565 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective NS&OS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,459 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 91,603 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 91,588 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 87,959 miles

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

Nearside Front washer jet slightly poor

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

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

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

headlight beam pattern slightly poor

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,529 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Headlights clouded, beam patterns poor.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/f top strut mount corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 82,767 miles

Nearside Front upper strut top mount corroded

engine has slight oil leak

headlights cloudy

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,263 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 81,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,604 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 75,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak located at joint between centre exhaust and back box. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 69,364 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 59,778 miles

plastic wheel trims fitted to road wheels

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,803 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 50,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,107 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 41,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 30,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,712 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 24,712 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 17,568 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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LB05 RJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LB05 RJU, 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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LB05 RJU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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