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LD05 UBC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,194 mi
Last recorded92,194 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2022 92,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle is corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 88,672 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 86,650 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 66,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 40,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2017 40,628 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 35,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 35,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 May 2015 28,755 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 26,665 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 28 May 2014 26,665 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2013 25,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,784 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 15,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,108 miles

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

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

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 UBC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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