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LG05 OBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,008 mi
Last recorded52,008 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 52,008 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,798 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 39,011 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 34,908 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,594 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 23,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 18,048 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 16,241 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,801 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,910 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 14,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,468 miles

0ff side rear tyre has cracking on wall

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,545 miles

offside rear tyre cracks outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2013 11,275 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 11,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2012 10,577 miles

offside rear tyre cracking around outside

Fail 12 Apr 2012 10,577 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking around outside

Pass 15 Apr 2011 9,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 7,937 miles

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2010 7,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2009 6,306 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 4,766 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 OBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

LG05 OBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LG05 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 OBY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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