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LX05 ZWF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,107 mi
Last recorded45,107 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 45,107 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 45,107 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL TYRES HAVE CORDS EXPOSED (165/60/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 42,587 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,037 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2020 38,924 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 38,924 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,750 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,874 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 29,874 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 22,019 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 18,106 miles

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

o/s washer jet needs clearing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 14,868 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,034 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 10,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 10,161 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 7,375 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 ZWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX05 ZWF, 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 ZWF registered?

LX05 ZWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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