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LM05 TZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,165 mi
Last recorded72,165 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 TZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 72,165 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 71,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 70,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 70,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 69,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2019 64,513 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 64,074 miles

Offside Rear tyre, perished/cracked around outside edge.

Pass 4 May 2017 63,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,248 miles

front exhaust pipe flex mess corrode & slightly loose.

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

Fail 13 May 2016 60,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall & inner tread edges excessively bold. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust pipe flex mess corrode & slightly loose.

offside front driveshaft boot small damage & leaking.

offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen .

Pass 28 May 2015 54,360 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 48,876 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,063 miles

both rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

near side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 42,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,451 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link balljoint dust cover slight damage.

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,423 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 32,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,352 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on tread on their inside edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 16,658 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 TZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM05 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

LM05 TZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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