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LD05 UAP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,199 mi
Last recorded92,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 92,094 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 84,134 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 84,134 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak not severe ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Aug 2017 77,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak not severe ()

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,065 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Aug 2015 66,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,781 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,710 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 62,710 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,289 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 50,289 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,303 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,662 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 38,640 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,342 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,343 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 UAP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UAP, 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 UAP registered?

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

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