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LB05 XGW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,287 mi
Last recorded72,287 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 XGW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 72,287 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 54,862 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 54,862 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 50,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 41,798 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 39,658 miles

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

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

offside rear parking brake working poorly

Fail 29 Dec 2021 39,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

offside rear parking brake working poorly

Pass 29 Dec 2020 38,721 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 37,386 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 37,384 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 35,339 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 35,339 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,163 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 33,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,891 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,936 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,936 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,120 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 29,038 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,038 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 27,192 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 23,785 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 XGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XGW, 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 LB05 XGW registered?

LB05 XGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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