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L18 DLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,912 mi
Last recorded29,912 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 DLO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 29,912 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Fail 2 Oct 2025 29,908 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf and osf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nsf and osf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 2 Aug 2024 23,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 21,376 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 20,028 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 20,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,573 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 18,557 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,448 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 18,277 miles

handbrake has a low reading of 18%

Fail 28 Mar 2018 18,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid CALIPER (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake has a low reading of 18%

Pass 24 Jul 2017 18,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Fail 24 Jul 2017 18,185 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall perished

Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,909 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 17,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 17,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,417 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 15,797 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,868 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 13,868 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 12,197 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 12,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 9,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 9,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 5,770 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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L18 DLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 L18 DLO, 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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L18 DLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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