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LD05 UTH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,262 mi
Last recorded129,262 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 UTH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 129,262 miles

Both outer sills starting to rust

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2021 129,262 miles

Both outer sills starting to rust

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 124,844 miles

Both outer sills starting to rust

Fail 9 Jun 2020 124,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot starting to split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 117,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot starting to split

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,513 miles

N/S/R tyre worn 2/3mm

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 105,548 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 105,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,089 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 91,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,748 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,512 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,512 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,201 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,658 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 39,649 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 39,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UTH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UTH, 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 UTH registered?

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

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