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LD05 UCW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,385 mi
Last recorded60,385 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UCW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 60,385 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2019 58,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2018 57,396 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 56,351 miles

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 56,352 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 56,351 miles

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

Offside front wheel and offside rear wheel slight grabbing

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,597 miles

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,570 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie and middle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush ,arm fouling subframe (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake lower effort

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,789 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,730 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre wall cracking but not to to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,671 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,671 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,702 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,148 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 9,193 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 UCW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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