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LD05 UHE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

68,821 mi
Last recorded68,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 68,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 62,435 miles

Offside Front 165/60/14 starting to perish/crack

Offside Rear 165/60/14 starting to perish/crack

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,423 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the inner edge [165/60/14] (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 165/60/14 starting to perish/crack

Offside Rear 165/60/14 starting to perish/crack

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,727 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Aug 2013 45,317 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low on inspection - check regularly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,317 miles

Oil level low on inspection - check regularly

Fail 25 Jun 2012 40,638 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edge 165-60-14

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,638 miles

Centre stop light not working

Offside front tyre wearing on edge 165-60-14

Fail 1 Jun 2011 34,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 34,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,898 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 21,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 15,623 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,623 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 UHE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

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

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