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LD05 TXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,871 mi
Last recorded37,871 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 TXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 37,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2025 37,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 36,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,825 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,211 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 34,587 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 33,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,057 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 32,145 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 30,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2015 29,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 26,993 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 26,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,798 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 23,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,239 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 18,257 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 14,080 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 TXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD05 TXA?

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What year was LD05 TXA registered?

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

Is LD05 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 TXA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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