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LD05 UAL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,272 mi
Last recorded72,272 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2026 72,272 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 70,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 67,795 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 63,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 60,432 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,059 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,719 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 50,719 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,250 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 44,268 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 44,256 miles

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

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

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

Front TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear TYRES PERISHING

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,221 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorbers show signs of previous leakage

nearside rear wing and door damaged, slight damage offside rear sill + minor dents and scratches to vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2015 41,193 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorbers show signs of previous leakage

nearside rear wing and door damaged, slight damage offside rear sill + minor dents and scratches to vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2014 38,812 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,943 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,319 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,319 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 33,707 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 29,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,055 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,135 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,382 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 UAL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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