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LX05 ZWE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

37,490 mi
Last recorded37,490 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 37,490 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 37,484 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 37,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 36,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 36,055 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 36,055 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 35,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 34,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,070 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 32,070 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,956 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 29,956 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,454 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 27,454 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,744 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 24,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,188 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 21,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,529 miles

battery not clamped

Fail 28 Feb 2013 20,529 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery not clamped

Pass 2 Mar 2012 19,635 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,454 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 26 Apr 2010 17,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,674 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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LX05 ZWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX05 ZWE, 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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What year was LX05 ZWE registered?

LX05 ZWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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