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LC05 OSN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,641 mi
Last recorded131,641 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 131,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 131,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 126,279 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ratchet worn (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated ratchet worn (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 126,167 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Both sills are slightly corroded

Exhaust smoke on acceleration

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Park brake performance low

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 121,252 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 121,252 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 112,801 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,040 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 105,260 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 101,990 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 97,389 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 97,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,907 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,669 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 82,629 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 76,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 76,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,475 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 66,634 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2010 66,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wipers not tested

Pass 28 May 2009 62,742 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2009 62,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 48,342 miles

n/s/f wiper blade splitting

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 OSN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OSN, 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 OSN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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