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LD05 UFV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,110 mi
Last recorded67,110 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 67,110 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,887 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,887 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,337 miles

engine light on

offside rear tyre walls perished cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2018 40,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre walls perished cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,085 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight knocking nose at front mounting bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2017 38,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakes seizing (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight knocking nose at front mounting bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2016 33,468 miles

Both front suspension strut top mounts have play

Offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,134 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven close to excessive

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,430 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake application slightly uneven

offside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 31,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 29,825 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 29,815 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,601 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,707 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 UFV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

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

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