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LY05 FSX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,677 mi
Last recorded31,677 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 31,677 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 28,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 27,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 25,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 21,233 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 20,432 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 20,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 19,720 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 18,833 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 18,211 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 18,211 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,559 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 16,974 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 16,974 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

all four tyre side walls cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 16,432 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,800 miles

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

airbag light on

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 24 May 2011 14,959 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,801 miles

nsf tyre side wall damage

Pass 11 May 2009 11,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,974 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

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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LY05 FSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY05 FSX, 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

How do I check the history of LY05 FSX?

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What year was LY05 FSX registered?

LY05 FSX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LY05 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 FSX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY05 FSX have outstanding finance?

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