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SLZ 5326

2005 Kia Picanto LX

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,156 mi
Last recorded85,156 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto LX46,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 5326
MakeKia
ModelPicanto LX
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 85,156 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 84,399 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 84,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022
Fail 29 Jul 2022 80,099 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 77,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 70,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,665 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto LX?

Based on 894 MOT tests across 195 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
4,258
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
195
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
position lamp(s) not working 14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
Registration plate lamp not working 6
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SLZ 5326 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 46,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLZ 5326, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto LX typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLZ 5326 registered?

SLZ 5326 is a 2005 Kia Picanto LX, first registered on 6 July 2005.

Is SLZ 5326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 5326 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLZ 5326 have outstanding finance?

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