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LR05 TYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,358 mi
Last recorded54,358 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,358 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 52,469 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 48,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 44,397 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 37,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,065 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 36,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 34,628 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,177 miles

both rear road wheels damaged

front brake discs worn

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR05 TYG?

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What year was LR05 TYG registered?

LR05 TYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is LR05 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 TYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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