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LL05 KYN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KYN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 82,668 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

General under body corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 68,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 65,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,840 miles

Central Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,160 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 58,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,132 miles

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2017 42,497 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 42,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 40,357 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,316 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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LL05 KYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL05 KYN, 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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LL05 KYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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