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LD05 USJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,612 mi
Last recorded114,612 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 USJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 110,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,707 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 99,729 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2016 89,293 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 89,293 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,469 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,763 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 49,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,721 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,755 miles

all tyres starting to were on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 29,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,179 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,315 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 USJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USJ, 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 USJ registered?

LD05 USJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is LD05 USJ safe to buy?

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