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KR05 LDC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

55,364 mi
Last recorded55,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 LDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pickup ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,294 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 53,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Sensor ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 51,069 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 51,069 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 48,620 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 48,619 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed catch (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,893 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,443 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,443 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch (8.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,459 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,459 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,079 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 41,079 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,437 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 33,839 miles

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

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,839 miles

n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,355 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,521 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 19,521 miles

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

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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KR05 LDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR05 LDC, 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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KR05 LDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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