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LV05 OSJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 OSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 64,713 miles

Hand Brake performance 18%minimum pass 16% offside rear low

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 64,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Hand Brake performance 18%minimum pass 16% offside rear low

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,409 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,403 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 61,984 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side excessively low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,750 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 59,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 58,606 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 58,598 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 57,851 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 56,586 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 56,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,643 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has just visual tread on edges

Offside Front Tyre has no visual tread on edges

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has deep perished cuts on inner side wall but cords not seen (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 43,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,588 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,453 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,716 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,224 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 17,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,372 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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LV05 OSJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV05 OSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV05 OSJ?

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What year was LV05 OSJ registered?

LV05 OSJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is LV05 OSJ safe to buy?

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