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LD05 UDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,151 mi
Last recorded109,151 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 109,151 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 98,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front washers just clearing screen

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,899 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 76,270 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 70,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 65,109 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,084 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 56,373 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,417 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,124 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 33,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 15,902 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 UDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD05 UDV registered?

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

Is LD05 UDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UDV shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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