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LD05 USL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 USL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 50,922 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 50,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 49,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2018 49,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 45,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,539 miles

Drive belts nosiey

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,082 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 32,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,413 miles

both rear tyres the outer sidewalls are slightly cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,102 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 26,102 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,822 miles

Oil leak

a/c pump leaking.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,318 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 24,849 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,427 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 24,427 miles

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

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 USL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

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