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LM05 FLJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

76,176 mi
Last recorded76,176 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 FLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,260 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,351 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,532 miles

emmission just reaching minimum requirements

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,124 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 55,971 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 50,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,412 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,559 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,988 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,988 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,831 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 26,580 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 22,044 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,392 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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LM05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 LM05 FLJ, 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 LM05 FLJ registered?

LM05 FLJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is LM05 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 FLJ 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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