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LC05 FMG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

116,865 mi
Last recorded116,865 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,865 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 116,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 110,818 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 110,811 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,998 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 104,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 99,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,991 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 94,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 91,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RELUCTOR RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 91,018 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged RELUCTOR RING CRACKED (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,002 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,002 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 77,802 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC FACES HEAVILY CORRODED & PADS WEARING LOW - STILL OK. (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 77,802 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISC FACES HEAVILY CORRODED & PADS WEARING LOW - STILL OK. (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,339 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 72,281 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot CABLE / CALIPER SIEZED (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 66,438 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper blade spilt on end

Pass 7 Mar 2014 48,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,918 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 48,918 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,878 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 48,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 very perished.

Tyre size 165/60R14 75H

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,840 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front brake discs corroded.

Tyre size 165/60R14 75H

Pass 5 Aug 2010 48,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,654 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cracking to both rear tyres

recommend rear discs replaced soon

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 FMG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 FMG, 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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LC05 FMG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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