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LD05 UHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,761 mi
Last recorded78,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 78,761 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,171 miles

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED ON UPPER SECTIONS

NSR AND OSR SEAT BELTS SLOW TO RETRACT

Pass 20 Jun 2023 70,312 miles

Both front top mounts have slightly play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded rear x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

play in both top mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,136 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,778 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split light smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,546 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,835 miles

Central Front Oil leak From area at back of engine. ()

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

Pass 4 May 2016 47,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nsf tyre cracking between tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,603 miles

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

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

both rear tyres over 10 years old

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall and tread

Fail 28 Apr 2014 41,758 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,758 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 May 2013 39,487 miles

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,229 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,890 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,631 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 20,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 20,164 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 UHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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