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LD05 UMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,777 mi
Last recorded81,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,777 miles

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits / just legal at 2.5 mm / becoming slightly cracked / perished / strong advise to replace 165 / 60 / 14

eye level brake light inop

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Fail 11 Jul 2023 81,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator n/s/r brake pads worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s/r brake fluctuating / signs of brake disc been getting very hot (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits / just legal at 2.5 mm / becoming slightly cracked / perished / strong advise to replace 165 / 60 / 14

eye level brake light inop

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places

Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,382 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing low / tyre wearing on both edges of tread 165 / 60 / 14

eye level brake light inop

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / coil springs showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2022 78,380 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r tyre cracked / splitting on outer edge of tread / in one section 165 / 60 / 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f anti roll bar link arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working o/s brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre wearing low / tyre wearing on both edges of tread 165 / 60 / 14

eye level brake light inop

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / coil springs showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,841 miles

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,838 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding o/s/f brake binding / signs of brake disc been getting hot / brake pads worn lower than n/s/f b/pads (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating rear brakes fluctuating / n/s/r brake disc corroded / brake pads not working full face of disc (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades split / smearing screen 16" -- 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/r main brake pipe union damp / signs of leakage on union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

hand brake cable pivots on rear calipers dry of grease or lube

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 22 Jul 2020 70,904 miles

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

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

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

clutch very hard to press

Fail 22 Jul 2020 70,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

clutch very hard to press

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,255 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks to inner side wall / not to cords at time of test / recommend replacement . / 165/60/r14 /. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks to inner side wall / not to cords at time of test / recommend replacement . / 165/60/r14 /. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,354 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wind screen washer jets addvise adjustment

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 62,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades . (8.2.2)

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)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both brake pipes corroded at rear . (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front wind screen washer jets addvise adjustment

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Strut top slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2017 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint boot starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Strut top slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 43,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2015 43,369 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,836 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,833 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,547 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 23,547 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,146 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 UMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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