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YA05 LSN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 LSN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 56,126 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 56,124 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 55,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 55,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,538 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 49,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just meets requirements

parking brake slightly uneven

Pass 25 Jun 2023 44,382 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,912 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 34,912 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 31,371 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 31,369 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,287 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 29,945 miles

Front suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Slight corrosion on front flexible brake hose ferruls

Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension components showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 29,244 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 28,450 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,015 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 18,302 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,582 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 9,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 4,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 3,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 2,887 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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YA05 LSN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YA05 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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What year was YA05 LSN registered?

YA05 LSN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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