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LM05 TZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

119,341 mi
Last recorded119,341 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 119,341 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Dog Bone Bush WEAK ()

Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,501 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 117,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 115,000 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,116 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,519 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 109,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 106,509 miles

Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded

Dog Bone Rubber Bush Split

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,576 miles

Gear Box Stabilizer (Dog Bone) Perishing Starting To Crack

Fail 9 Jul 2019 103,576 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 100,297 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 94,730 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 88,018 miles

EML On

Fail 5 Jul 2016 88,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML On

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,592 miles

EML on

Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 67,144 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 59,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 49,452 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 41,649 miles

Nearside front, and offside front strut tops have slight play evident !

Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front, and offside front strut tops have slight play evident !

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,758 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 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.

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