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LD05 UNH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,178 mi
Last recorded108,178 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 108,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 108,175 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front lens's (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn unevenly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Offside number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 96,657 miles

Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens's deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside and nearside front ABS rings cracked (1.6 (e))

Different size tyres on front and rear axle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged offside and nearside front ABS rings cracked (1.6 (e))

Different size tyres on front and rear axle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 79,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,529 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,743 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis to calipers (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 57,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,787 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 55,787 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 49,832 miles

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

cracks in n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,953 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 40,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,285 miles

cracks in wall of n/s/r tyre

small tears in wall of o/s/f tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2011 34,285 miles

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

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

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

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

cracks in wall of n/s/r tyre

small tears in wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,696 miles

cracks in wall on nearside rear tyre cut in wall on o/s/f tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,696 miles

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

cracks in wall on nearside rear tyre cut in wall on o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 17,705 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 UNH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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