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LC05 CKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 CKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 91,829 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 91,829 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,964 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 81,964 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,110 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,751 miles

near side front shockes top monting pale

off side front top shocke top mounting pale

Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,899 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 71,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,311 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 69,311 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,554 miles

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level low

Lower gearbox mount deteriorated

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,853 miles

Centre stop light not working

Slight oil leak

Both front suspension top mounts slight play

Both front tyres are cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,054 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,053 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 55,184 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 55,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 50,885 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 46,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 43,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,049 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,693 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 28,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Apr 2009 23,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,479 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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LC05 CKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LC05 CKU, 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 LC05 CKU registered?

LC05 CKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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