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LS05 UBO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,748 mi
Last recorded30,748 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 UBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,748 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 30,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 30,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 30,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips & scratches to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 30,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 30,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,851 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

chip to screen

Pass 15 Oct 2020 29,515 miles

chips to screen

Pass 10 Oct 2019 28,741 miles

chip to screen

Fail 10 Oct 2019 28,741 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip to screen

Pass 9 Oct 2018 28,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 27,690 miles

chip to screen

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,617 miles

chip to screen

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,349 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 24,194 miles

chip to screen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,795 miles

chip to screen

Pass 12 Oct 2012 21,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,605 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 8 Oct 2010 13,367 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,095 miles

light damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 1,401 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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LS05 UBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS05 UBO, 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 LS05 UBO registered?

LS05 UBO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is LS05 UBO safe to buy?

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