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LG05 LBZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,928 mi
Last recorded88,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 88,928 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 88,928 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,081 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 79,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 70,730 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 65,217 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 65,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 44,515 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,480 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,987 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 23,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 17,993 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 13,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 7,840 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,712 miles

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

both front tyre walls cracking!

Pass 15 Feb 2010 5,869 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 11 Feb 2009 4,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 3,676 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 LBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

LG05 LBZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is LG05 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 LBZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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