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LA05 DNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,995 mi
Last recorded46,995 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 DNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 46,995 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 42,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 39,035 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 39,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 36,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 34,516 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and has nail in tread

offside front tyre starting to perish and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2013 32,987 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack on outer edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,219 miles

nearside and offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Jul 2011 29,054 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 29,054 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 24,891 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 19,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 19,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,334 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 DNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

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

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