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LY05 FTA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,207 mi
Last recorded51,207 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 51,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 51,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 51,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bush/mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 46,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 46,948 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 42,621 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 42,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 36,970 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 36,968 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2022 32,516 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,344 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 25,555 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 18,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 17,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,542 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 15,241 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 11,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 7,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 6,093 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,877 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 5,340 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 5,337 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 3,849 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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LY05 FTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FTA, 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 LY05 FTA registered?

LY05 FTA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is LY05 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 FTA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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