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LW05 CXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,087 mi
Last recorded75,087 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 CXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 75,087 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 75,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 66,337 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 60,865 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 56,562 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 56,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,740 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 52,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 48,238 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,846 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 40,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,911 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 31,480 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 15,217 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,846 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 13,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,183 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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LW05 CXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LW05 CXX, 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 LW05 CXX registered?

LW05 CXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is LW05 CXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 CXX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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