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LD05 UCL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UCL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 74,347 miles

Clutch pedal very stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre punctured, and wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,345 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Clutch pedal very stiff

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Front Wiper smeary

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre low 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre punctured, and wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,635 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 58,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2013 53,038 miles

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

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,038 miles

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

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

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

front coil springs corroded

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

rear brake discs worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2012 67,218 miles

Both front tyre treads low and worn on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Rear brake discs slighty corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,675 miles

Rear brake discs slighty corroded

Rear coil springs slighty corroded

Rear tyre sidewalls slighty perished

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,646 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,051 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,087 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 UCL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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