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LY05 ZDC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,048 mi
Last recorded62,048 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 62,048 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 59,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,943 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall/165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,600 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,809 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,841 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 33,553 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 33,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,173 miles

adis n/s/f tyre cracking

advis n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jul 2015 31,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

adis n/s/f tyre cracking

advis n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,943 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 23,070 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,812 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 17,722 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,601 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 11,611 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 ZDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

LY05 ZDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LY05 ZDC safe to buy?

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