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LD05 UAU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,018 mi
Last recorded61,018 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 58,541 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 56,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 56,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2020 49,261 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake pipes and hoses covered in mud unable to inspect fully

Fail 19 May 2020 49,261 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor pick up ring cracked/broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre size 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear brake pipes and hoses covered in mud unable to inspect fully

Pass 8 Apr 2019 41,922 miles

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

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

Rear Both tyre valves perished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge,perished & minor cut in outer wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge & perished (4.1.E.1)

both front brakes slightly binding

both rear tyres perished & cracked in inner sidewalls

tyre size 165 60 14

Pass 9 Mar 2017 30,592 miles

All four tyres perished

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Off side front brake slightly restricted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,712 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Mar 2016 28,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front and rear brake discs poor

Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,738 miles

nearside front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight damage on the inner sidewalls

Fail 2 Mar 2015 27,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front and rear brakes grabbing slightly

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight damage on the inner sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2014 26,718 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 26,709 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,810 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

rear brake discs have corrosion bands on inner faces

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,970 miles

front brake imbalance 13%

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,148 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,148 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly perished.

sill covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 21,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,773 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

Slight front brake inbalance

Fail 26 Mar 2009 20,773 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside wiper blade slightly smeary

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,794 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 UAU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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