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LD05 UAY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,216 mi
Last recorded97,216 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 97,216 miles

rear brake discs slighty corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 75,351 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,208 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,208 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,754 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,110 miles

drivers wiper split

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2010 37,051 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

drivers wiper split

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,627 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 UAY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAY, 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 UAY registered?

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

Is LD05 UAY safe to buy?

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