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LD05 UHX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,375 mi
Last recorded71,375 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,375 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 69,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 64,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 59,728 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 59,728 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,139 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,204 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,111 miles

Oil leak

Both rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 20,059 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,135 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 UHX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

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

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