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LV05 YMM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,758 mi
Last recorded111,758 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 YMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,758 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2025 111,753 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level on minimum level

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2024 109,477 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 109,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 103,943 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear coil spring rusting

Offside Front c/v gaiter poor (splitting)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Offside Rear coil spring rusting

Pass 23 Oct 2021 101,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 98,348 miles

Slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 9 Apr 2019 95,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 91,607 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 91,607 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 86,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,257 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,256 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 15 Apr 2014 69,646 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,614 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,590 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 48,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 40,146 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 40,146 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,351 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YMM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YMM, 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

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What year was LV05 YMM registered?

LV05 YMM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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