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LC05 YOJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,372 mi
Last recorded88,372 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 YOJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 88,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 84,102 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 84,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 81,166 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 76,608 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 76,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front at 38% nearside front brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 71,596 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front sidewalls in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 66,010 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 61,751 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear offside rear wearing lightly inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on edge's. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 57,310 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 51,938 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,153 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 39,808 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,921 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 20,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 15,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,450 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,498 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 YOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

LC05 YOJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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