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LT05 OBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,793 mi
Last recorded73,793 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 73,793 miles

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

Offside rear light loose but secure

Fail 3 Mar 2026 73,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear light loose but secure

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 65,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,068 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 51,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 51,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 50,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 46,143 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 46,143 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 43,327 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,322 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 40,233 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Feb 2016 37,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 28,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Feb 2012 24,555 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,315 miles

front top suspension mounts worn

rear brakes worn

wipers splitting

Pass 20 Feb 2010 15,975 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 7,590 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 OBF 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 82.6%.

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 LT05 OBF, 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 OBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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