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LD05 USP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,546 mi
Last recorded105,546 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 105,546 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 103,019 miles

Clutch pedal feels heavy

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 103,019 miles

Emissions not tested Could not be tested due to leak of gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn To the rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal feels heavy

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension components corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 100,018 miles

Colour fading from indicator repeaters.

High level stop light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear axle assembly is very rusty.

Underbody is rusty in places.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 97,464 miles

Colour fading from indicator repeaters.

High level stop light not working.

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

Rear axle assembly is very rusty.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 97,463 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clip broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Colour fading from indicator repeaters.

High level stop light not working.

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

Parking brake effort is very low at nearside.

Rear axle assembly is very rusty.

Rear wiper blade worn out.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 94,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

colour fading from indicator repeaters.

sill covers etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,752 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded parts of both front to rear pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven pull to offside (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

colour fading from indicator repeaters.

sill covers etc fitted obscuring some test items.

surface rust on brake pipe nearside front.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,296 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust on brake pipes front and rear.

Fail 18 Mar 2017 92,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust on brake pipes front and rear.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 83,178 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,607 miles

NSR tyre was flat.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 78,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NSR tyre was flat.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,928 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,801 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,933 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 USP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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