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LD05 UHB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,430 mi
Last recorded58,430 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UHB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 58,430 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 55,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 37,387 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 35,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2016 33,145 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,925 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 258,742 miles

both rear tyres splits in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,695 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 22,202 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 18,520 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 18,520 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,150 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 17,665 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 UHB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

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

Is LD05 UHB safe to buy?

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