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LT05 OAZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 OAZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 80,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 80,249 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,639 miles

gear box worn feels rough

Fail 5 Aug 2022 75,635 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

gear box worn feels rough

Pass 8 Jun 2021 57,308 miles

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

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

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustments or repair

Pass 17 Jun 2020 45,291 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 43,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 38,257 miles

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 38,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on side walls.

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 33,347 miles

Offside Front tyre cracks to side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,838 miles

Front tyres wearing low at edges

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,471 miles

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

o/s/f tyre splitting

Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,471 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2014 30,010 miles

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

o/s/f tyre starting to wear around inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 29,262 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 18 Jan 2012 28,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 27,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,887 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,967 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,067 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 24,957 miles

o/s/f side light bulb dim.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 24,957 miles

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

o/s/f side light bulb dim.

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 OAZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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