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LD05 UME

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,963 mi
Last recorded63,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 63,963 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,602 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,946 miles

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge (165/60/14)

N/s/r tyre cracking on tread / outer sidewall

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre valve starting to crack

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s/f tyre 2mm of tread on inner edge (165/60/14)

N/s/r tyre cracking on tread / outer sidewall

O/s/f tyre 1.6mm of tread on inner edge

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

O/s/r tyre valve starting to crack

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,255 miles

N/s/r tyre cracked (165/60/14)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 55,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

N/s/r tyre cracked (165/60/14)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,822 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)

high level stop inop

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,184 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 33,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,040 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 13,025 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 UME is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red 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 UME, 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 UME registered?

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

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