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LD05 URS

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 84,660 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 84,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2021 84,156 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair foot and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 79,777 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 76,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts & both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 73,993 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 71,457 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 71,457 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 68,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,410 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 57,205 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 51,812 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 30,103 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,388 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 URS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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