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LD05 UNN

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 92,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Fail 8 Feb 2024 92,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2023 86,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,835 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 81,757 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,543 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 74,027 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,331 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,302 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 49,133 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2016 44,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,079 miles

nearside front wiper blade has split

offside front wiper blade has split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 38,111 miles

exhaust front pipe is falling apart at the flexi joint

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,036 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. front tyres have raised shoulders.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,411 miles

Slight movement in o/s/f top suspension mount.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,411 miles

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

Slight movement in o/s/f top suspension mount.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,815 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,106 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 UNN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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