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LD05 OFA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,326 mi
Last recorded41,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,326 miles

slight play in o/s/f top susspension mount

Fail 7 Jan 2021 41,324 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f top susspension mount

Pass 27 Nov 2019 37,796 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 31,961 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Scrapping noise when rotated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 30,086 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Scrapping noise when rotated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,307 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 25,362 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,109 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,701 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged,poss rear shocks weeping,rear brake discs corroded,unable to see brake pads

Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,469 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 18,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,362 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,408 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 13,114 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 OFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD05 OFA, 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 LD05 OFA registered?

LD05 OFA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is LD05 OFA safe to buy?

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