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LM54 OXZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

60,157 mi
Last recorded60,157 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 OXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,157 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 60,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 58,689 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 58,686 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,974 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 57,974 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,094 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 54,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,847 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 44,434 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 44,434 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,524 miles

e.m.l light on

Pass 6 Feb 2017 35,495 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 75,495 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 31,542 miles

slight play in both top mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2015 25,573 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 22,381 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 19,078 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,116 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,087 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,968 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Feb 2010 14,109 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 14,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 12,579 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 12,545 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

ADVISE PLAY IN NEARSIDE TOP MOUNT

Pass 8 Feb 2008 10,983 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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LM54 OXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM54 OXZ, 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 LM54 OXZ registered?

LM54 OXZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is LM54 OXZ safe to buy?

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