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LY05 VAO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

65,684 mi
Last recorded65,684 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 VAO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 65,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 64,294 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 61,800 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 60,834 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 59,258 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,454 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 56,159 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 54,631 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 54,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,097 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60R14 (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge

O/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 51,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 48,595 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 48,595 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2013 46,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 43,056 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,586 miles

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

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

osf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,965 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,940 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 23,118 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 VAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

LY05 VAO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LY05 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 VAO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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