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LD05 OFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 OFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,256 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension leg top bush

slight damage to n/s/f cv boot

Fail 4 Apr 2022 105,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight play in n/s/f suspension leg top bush

slight damage to n/s/f cv boot

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,353 miles

Slight play in n/s/f suspension leg upper mount

Pass 7 Apr 2020 91,423 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside front Macpherson strut top has slight movement

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 76,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 76,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dashborad (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,087 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front exhaust corroded

nearside front outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,087 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front exhaust corroded

nearside front outer driveshaft boot leaking grease

Pass 8 Apr 2015 63,541 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,426 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,775 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 37,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 31,777 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 31,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,047 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 OFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LD05 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

LD05 OFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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