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LG05 OXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

72,677 mi
Last recorded72,677 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 72,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 66,648 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,194 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

insecure battery in boot

Pass 15 Apr 2019 45,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 45,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 42,041 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 38,228 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,022 miles

Both side repeaters starting to turn white

Pass 11 Apr 2015 24,538 miles

NSR tyre on 2mm

NSR tyre screw in tread

OSF tyre inner edge worn out

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,644 miles

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

offside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,045 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 15,060 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,142 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,578 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 OXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OXZ, 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 OXZ registered?

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

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