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LD05 UEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,579 mi
Last recorded64,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 64,579 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,246 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 55,020 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,501 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 45,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 38,592 miles

Scratch to O/S of vehicle.

Can not fully see rear brake pads.

N/S number plate light dim.

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

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

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mount.

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension top mount.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,592 miles

Can not fully see rear brake pads.

N/S number plate light dim.

Scratch to O/S of vehicle.

Slight movement in N/S/F suspension top mount.

Slight movement in O/S/F suspension top mount.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,705 miles

Can not see rear brake pads.

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge.

Scratch down O/S of vahicle.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,933 miles

Slight movement in N/S/F top mount.

Slight movement in O/S/F top mount.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,961 miles

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

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 UEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

Is LD05 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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