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LD05 URT

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,320 mi
Last recorded94,320 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 URT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,320 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 94,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 93,681 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 93,654 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 93,443 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 89,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 87,501 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2020 87,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,022 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 84,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,464 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 81,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 76,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,893 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES - N/S IS WORSE

N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT GAITOR PERISHED

Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,313 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 53,356 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,580 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,042 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 URT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

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

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