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LD05 UCY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,127 mi
Last recorded91,127 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 91,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 91,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 89,160 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,154 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2014 84,793 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Mar 2014 84,793 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear brake disc heavily corroded on inner face

Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,637 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 74,484 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,505 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,606 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 50,606 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,618 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 38,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 24,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 24,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 15,672 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 UCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

LD05 UCY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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