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LX54 KRZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,704 mi
Last recorded54,704 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 KRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,704 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,186 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 50,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 48,926 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 47,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 46,136 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,197 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 41,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 37,258 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 31,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 28,889 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 26,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,644 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 20,652 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre slight damage on outersidewall

offside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,438 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,067 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 14,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,598 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 10,531 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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LX54 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LX54 KRZ, 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 LX54 KRZ registered?

LX54 KRZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is LX54 KRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 KRZ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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