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LD05 UAK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,670 mi
Last recorded59,670 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UAK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 59,670 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 58,542 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,122 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 55,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,749 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 51,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 75H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 47,238 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,773 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 41,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2016 35,404 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 30,428 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 25,055 miles

Nearside & Offside front tyres have low tread.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,960 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 19,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,639 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 15,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,118 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 8,279 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 8,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre damaged in the tread pattern

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,982 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 UAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UAK, 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 UAK registered?

LD05 UAK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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