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LC05 YOK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,623 mi
Last recorded34,623 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 34,623 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 31,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 25,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 20,155 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,845 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 18,064 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 18,064 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 17,361 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 16,623 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 16,623 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,787 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 15,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 14,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 14,841 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 13,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 11,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 10,048 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,013 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 7,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 5,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 4,520 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 YOK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

LC05 YOK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is LC05 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 YOK 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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