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LD05 TWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,693 mi
Last recorded103,693 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 TWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,693 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 103,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 90,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 47% imbalance. on limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 90,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,213 miles

oil leaks

Fail 30 Apr 2018 79,213 miles

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,587 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly binding. ATT SOON

exhaust corroded

sills covered

Fail 14 Jan 2017 64,513 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,497 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 53,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,006 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING VERY THIN

Fail 2 May 2014 46,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN AND CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING VERY THIN

Pass 3 May 2013 40,909 miles

BRAKE INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK [INNER SIDEWALL OF TYRE ]

Pass 8 May 2012 34,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wiperblade split

Fail 17 May 2011 30,358 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

hi-viz stop lamp not working ?wired in

Pass 17 May 2011 30,358 miles

hi-viz stop lamp not working ?wired in

Pass 10 May 2010 25,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,962 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,637 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 TWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

LD05 TWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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