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LD05 USO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,036 mi
Last recorded80,036 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 USO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,036 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 69,582 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 69,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 62,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 50,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,573 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mount slight lift

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear coils springs both sides corroded

rear number plate loose

unable to check front brake pads properly

Fail 18 Jun 2018 43,573 miles

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

Nearside Front MacPherson strut top mount slight lift

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

rear coils springs both sides corroded

rear number plate loose

unable to check front brake pads properly

Pass 23 Jun 2017 40,571 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 40,511 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,316 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 31,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,975 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,883 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,250 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 17,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 17,789 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 15,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,458 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 USO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 USO, 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 USO registered?

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

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