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LM05 FLL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,995 mi
Last recorded40,995 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 FLL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 40,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 33,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 28,229 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 22,347 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 17,461 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 13,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 11,963 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2018 11,483 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 11,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 11,153 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 10,880 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,084 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 10,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 9,643 miles

Both OS tyre outer walls are damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,226 miles

Offside front wheel,tyre & hub cap damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,670 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 7,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,116 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 FLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 LM05 FLL, 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 FLL registered?

LM05 FLL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is LM05 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 FLL 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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