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MM05 LSK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,404 mi
Last recorded76,404 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 76,404 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 76,404 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 74,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,084 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mesh on flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,386 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,362 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 46,705 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,094 miles

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

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

oil leak from filter

Fail 1 Sep 2014 32,091 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil leak from filter

Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,680 miles

n/s/r tyre 3-4mm 165/60 14

Pass 4 Jan 2012 16,081 miles

exhaust has a part that is starting to deteriorate

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Jan 2011 14,032 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 10,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 10,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear lamp units damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 6,601 miles

offside rear lamp lense 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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MM05 LSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MM05 LSK, 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 MM05 LSK registered?

MM05 LSK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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