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LD05 UCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,131 mi
Last recorded97,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 97,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 97,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,020 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 81,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 81,352 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,699 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,433 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,421 miles

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

Nearside front exhaust loose around flexi

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,075 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,892 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 42,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,410 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,936 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,501 miles

osf tyre worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 13,018 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,565 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 UCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange 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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

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

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