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LD05 UBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,174 mi
Last recorded83,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 83,174 miles

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

Note! nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 May 2018 83,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Note! nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2017 70,513 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s/n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 60,952 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 55,975 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 May 2015 55,970 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,916 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 41,475 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder of tread only.

Pass 19 May 2011 37,845 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 34,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2010 34,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 30,378 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 30,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2008 26,886 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 UBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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