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LA05 DMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,235 mi
Last recorded34,235 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 34,235 miles

Damage to rear body and bumper.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 34,235 miles

Damage to rear body and bumper.

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 31,478 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 30,987 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,713 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 28,528 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2017 28,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,890 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 25,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,598 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Aug 2015 23,598 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,721 miles

nearside wiper rubber split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,147 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 15,674 miles

all 4 tyres are perished & starting to split around the edges (165/60/14)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,118 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,784 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 9,314 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 6,948 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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LA05 DMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA05 DMO, 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 LA05 DMO registered?

LA05 DMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LA05 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 DMO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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