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LD05 UTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,849 mi
Last recorded125,849 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 125,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 125,842 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 122,910 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 109,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 89,455 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 89,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,740 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 85,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,102 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,742 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,913 miles

air bag lamp now not illuminating. as special notice 1-2013 says:- section 5.4,rfr 2. srs warning lamp inoperative has been deleted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,913 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 62,041 miles

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

air bag lamp on.will fail next mot.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 62,041 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag lamp on.will fail next mot.

n/s front tyre is less than 1.6mm on edges but on raised tread.wont be long before chords exposed.customer advised to have tyre changed.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 54,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,044 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 UTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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