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LD05 UEG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,675 mi
Last recorded80,675 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 80,675 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 80,675 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 78,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,846 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,846 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,987 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 64,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Light on

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Light on

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 58,885 miles

EML Light on

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,885 miles

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

EML Light on

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,687 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 50,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 47,179 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 43,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 29,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,973 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 UEG 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 63.2%.

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 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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

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

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