MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,341 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gearbox mounting defective Dog Bone Bush WEAK ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust Holed (8.2.1.2 (c))
Both front tyres cracks noted / wear
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust system poor
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Rears (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Both front tyres cracks noted / wear
Dog bone bush contaminated with oil Bush Poor And Split
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust system poor
Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded
Dog Bone Rubber Bush Split
Gear Box Stabilizer (Dog Bone) Perishing Starting To Crack
Offside Rear Brake hose porous Leaking Brake Fluid (1.1.12 (e))
Gear Box Stabilizer (Dog Bone) Perishing Starting To Crack
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre To Rear exhaust strap broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
EML On
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
EML On
EML on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside front, and offside front strut tops have slight play evident !
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front, and offside front strut tops have slight play evident !
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM05 TZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?
LM05 TZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2005.
Is LM05 TZL safe to buy?
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