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LD05 ULT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,147 mi
Last recorded39,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,147 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,063 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 36,012 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 32,922 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,366 miles

engine oil low

Fail 13 Mar 2014 30,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,794 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 27,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,715 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

brake fluid light on

centre stop light not working

engine oil low

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2011 21,928 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,751 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 15,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,534 miles

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

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 ULT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

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

Is LD05 ULT safe to buy?

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