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LD05 UMK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,455 mi
Last recorded44,455 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 44,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 30% masked over due to hole in lense (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 30% masked over due to hole in lense (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of outer sills

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear trailing arms quite heavily corroded, part of the rear axle frame, advise attention or replacement soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 44,455 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From around front exhaust mounting area (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 30% masked over due to hole in lense (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 30% masked over due to hole in lense (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of outer sills

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear trailing arms quite heavily corroded, part of the rear axle frame, advise attention or replacement soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,511 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 43,511 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter or filter seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 42,595 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,894 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 41,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst, ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 41,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front, offside being the worst, ADVISE REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 36,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil filter, advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 32,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 32,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,737 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 25,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front, offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Advise replace soon (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front, offside low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 22,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 19,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 17,797 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 17,797 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,188 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 14,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 7,204 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 UMK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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