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LC05 FMZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,151 mi
Last recorded109,151 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 FMZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,151 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,652 miles

rear seats folded at time of test-exhaust minor leak-rear x2 coil springs corroded-x2 front top mountings slight lift/noisy-

Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,913 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 66,626 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 66,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,379 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking up

Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,379 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking up

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 59,845 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,566 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

osf tyre worn inside

Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,566 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

osf tyre worn inside

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 52,236 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device component damaged (3.6.I.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,130 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 47,130 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 33,689 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,258 miles

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

offside rear tyre walls slightly crazed and perished

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 FMZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FMZ, 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 FMZ registered?

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

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