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LG05 KZY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,473 mi
Last recorded62,473 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 KZY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 62,473 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 62,473 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 60,504 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 60,504 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 58,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,034 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 57,034 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,280 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 51,280 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing x1 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 45,883 miles

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

OS wiper starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,376 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 40,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,058 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,441 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 32,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 29,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 28,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 25,727 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,727 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,432 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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LG05 KZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 KZY, 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 LG05 KZY registered?

LG05 KZY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 KZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 KZY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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