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LD05 UTB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,309 miles

Nearside Front rim slightly bent

Fail 18 Apr 2018 80,307 miles

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

Nearside Front rim slightly bent

Pass 22 Apr 2017 76,638 miles

Front exhaust in poor condition

Front headlamps have poor beam paten

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,635 miles

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

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

Front both side headlamp has poor beam paten

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 66,388 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 62,565 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,281 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 45,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,062 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 20,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 20,283 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 UTB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTB, 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 UTB registered?

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

Is LD05 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UTB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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