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LD05 UMC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,223 mi
Last recorded126,223 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UMC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 126,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 114,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 106,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 106,839 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 97,710 miles

Central Upper High level brake light not working but unable to confirm connection

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer deteriorated & rattles when tapped by hand (baffles loose inside)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,980 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,328 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 76,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,001 miles

Nearside wiper blade in a poor condition.

high mounted stop light not working.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,182 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high mounted stop light n/working.

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,996 miles

high mounted stop light n/working.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,655 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,797 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 51,797 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to binding brake

Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,448 miles

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

off side rear brake disc pitted

Fail 1 Oct 2010 38,447 miles

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

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

off side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,583 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 31,583 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 25,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,475 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 UMC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UMC, 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 UMC registered?

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

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