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LG05 LBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,280 mi
Last recorded34,280 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 34,280 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 32,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 32,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,610 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 14 Feb 2023 30,610 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear to calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 15 Feb 2022 28,024 miles

Nearside Front reluctor ring broken

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,682 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

centre seatbelt stalk trapped under seat

oil leak

rear tyres cracking at tread

Fail 1 Mar 2021 25,682 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre seatbelt stalk trapped under seat

oil leak

rear tyres cracking at tread

Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,999 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 23,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 22,713 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 22,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nail in nsr tyre

nsr brake calliper damp

Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nail in nsr tyre

nsr brake calliper damp

Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,429 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 17,797 miles

all tyres on car badley perished and starting to split

Fail 29 Feb 2016 17,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres on car badley perished and starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 15,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 14,538 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 18 Feb 2012 14,538 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to fitment of child seat base

Pass 4 Mar 2010 12,709 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 12,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 11,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,224 miles

Cuts in rear tyres

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

Offside front tyre low on tread 165-60-14h

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 LBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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