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LG05 OKA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

35,358 mi
Last recorded35,358 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 35,358 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output HEADLAMP LENSES FADING (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 34,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 32,198 miles

Front brakes slight bind

Pass 4 Jul 2022 30,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,238 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 29,625 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 27,475 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet safety catch was seized know lubricated

Fail 15 Apr 2019 27,475 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

bonnet safety catch was seized know lubricated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,432 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 21,789 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear pads cannot be seen

Fail 12 Feb 2015 19,239 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear pads cannot be seen

Pass 28 Feb 2014 15,576 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 13,413 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,745 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,023 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 10,619 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 10,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 9,634 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2009 9,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,104 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 OKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

LG05 OKA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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