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LT05 HYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,566 mi
Last recorded44,566 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 44,566 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 44,566 miles

Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 42,406 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 40,467 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,236 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,945 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 26,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,248 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,995 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,229 miles

rear child seat fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 24,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear child seat fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,452 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,387 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 20,387 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 19,004 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,985 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 17,985 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,886 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 15,886 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 11,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 7,434 miles

Oil leak

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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LT05 HYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT05 HYF, 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 LT05 HYF registered?

LT05 HYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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