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LT05 OAU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 51,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,110 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 50,714 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,448 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,073 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 49,073 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,805 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 45,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,822 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 43,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,669 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 41,434 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,434 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,814 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,737 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 31,737 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 26,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 13,787 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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LT05 OAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OAU, 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 OAU registered?

LT05 OAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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