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LD05 UHY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,884 mi
Last recorded28,884 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 28,884 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 28,835 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 28,707 miles

Front tyres cracking / perishing / wearing inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2017 25,486 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,514 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,003 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 9 Apr 2013 9,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,125 miles

Nearside front tyre outer walls starting to crack heavily

Offside front tyre outer walls starting to crack heavily

Pass 30 Mar 2011 8,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 6,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,209 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 UHY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

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

Is LD05 UHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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