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LD05 GMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,318 mi
Last recorded47,318 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 GMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 47,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 46,712 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 45,972 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 45,057 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 42,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2018 42,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,277 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 40,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 39,352 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 39,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 38,102 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 38,102 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 36,539 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 36,537 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 34,118 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 34,118 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND AT N/S/R. O/S/R BRAKE DISC PITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,068 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 29,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,602 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,930 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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LD05 GMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LD05 GMO, 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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LD05 GMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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