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LD05 USM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,943 mi
Last recorded69,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,943 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 69,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 64,517 miles

Rear just met parking brake efficiency

Pass 7 Aug 2024 63,599 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 63,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,685 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 57,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 52,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 51,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,859 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 43,529 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,548 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 28,421 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,136 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 USM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 USM, 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 USM registered?

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

Is LD05 USM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 USM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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