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LG05 KZZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,022 mi
Last recorded128,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 128,022 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + corroded on inner surface! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 127,093 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 127,072 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,822 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 124,409 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn through on edge! (1.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides deteriorated! (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 122,680 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2019 122,680 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2018 118,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Fail 21 Jun 2018 118,658 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Jun 2017 115,361 miles

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

Oil leak ()

plastic covers on outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 106,936 miles

Emissions just passed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

clutch very poor

Fail 30 Jun 2014 98,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 90,405 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,814 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 82,764 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,997 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 72,997 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 May 2010 64,966 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 48,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 36,792 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 KZZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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