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LC05 TVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,325 mi
Last recorded61,325 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 61,325 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 59,946 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,074 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 57,207 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,271 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,459 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,530 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,401 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,622 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 40,172 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 40,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,384 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,980 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 28,980 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 25,749 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,349 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 22,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 18,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,274 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Offside front tyre worn low on its inner edge - recommend replacement

Offside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 TVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 LC05 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

LC05 TVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LC05 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 TVE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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