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LD05 UGB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

47,539 mi
Last recorded47,539 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UGB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 47,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 46,806 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 45,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,628 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R outer sill and both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 44,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 41,162 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 41,162 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,151 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

Noise from brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,092 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 37,955 miles

O/S/F tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,069 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,654 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,907 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 26,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 26,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 25,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 25,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,082 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 22,923 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 20,898 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 UGB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB registered?

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

Is LD05 UGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UGB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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