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MM05 LSN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,798 mi
Last recorded106,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 LSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,798 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 106,796 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 99,739 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,476 miles

Front Both front tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2018 94,476 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Both front tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front no visual inspection to front pads due to wheel trims

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,519 miles

Offside Rear hand brake cable slower to release than nearside rear may need attention in future

Pass 27 Jun 2016 89,528 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear disc (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 77,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,416 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,459 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 64,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 31,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 13,202 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,941 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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MM05 LSN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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