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LD05 UNL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 75,079 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 75,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 71,098 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,397 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 May 2016 66,392 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 60,551 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 60,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 24,129 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,018 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 UNL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

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

Is LD05 UNL safe to buy?

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