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LD05 UCE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UCE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,027 miles

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tailgate handle faulty

Fail 23 Nov 2016 121,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

tailgate handle faulty

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,882 miles

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 117,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 21 Nov 2014 107,040 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Fail 24 Oct 2014 107,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f seat belt slow to return

n/s/r seat belt damaged

o/s park brake poor

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,872 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt slight damage

Fail 30 Oct 2013 91,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear seatbelt slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 79,701 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake disc worn and lipped.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake disc worn and lipped.

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

Perishing cracks in offside rear tyre.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 60,335 miles

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

bonnet catch and safety catch stiff

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,951 miles

front windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2008 22,278 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 UCE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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