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LD05 UAX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,580 mi
Last recorded38,580 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UAX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 38,580 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 30,845 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))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 30,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 30,773 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))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 28,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 28,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,289 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 26,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 24,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 22,977 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 22,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,128 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slight cracks/deteriorated

offside rear tyre has slight cracks outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2013 21,306 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracks/deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2012 20,470 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,119 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,597 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,311 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 UAX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

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

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