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LD05 ULR

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,853 mi
Last recorded78,853 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 ULR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,853 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,843 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Exhaust pipe corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,266 miles

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

Offside Rear body corrosion

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear park brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,686 miles

brake fluid low..front tyres cracked..bolt in o/s/r tyre..rear pads low

Fail 11 Feb 2017 72,568 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

brake fluid low..front tyres cracked..bolt in o/s/r tyre..rear pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,471 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,372 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 54,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 46,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,959 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,915 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,306 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 24,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 13,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 13,623 miles

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

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

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 ULR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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