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LR05 TXW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,139 mi
Last recorded133,139 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 133,139 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 131,654 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front should clean a.s.a.p, marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy seems to be rough , marginal pass ,should replace (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder worn thin

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

Pass 7 Mar 2024 113,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 107,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 104,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 104,321 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,817 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 93,946 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust mounts are slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,806 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r shock absorber has a slight seepage of fluid.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,928 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,913 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 74,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rear tyre poor condition

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2015 65,455 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,585 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,677 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 14,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LR05 TXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LR05 TXW, 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 LR05 TXW registered?

LR05 TXW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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