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LD05 UVU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,064 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2010 70,766 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2009 55,486 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,390 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 UVU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UVU, 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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How do I check the history of LD05 UVU?

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What year was LD05 UVU registered?

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

Is LD05 UVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD05 UVU have outstanding finance?

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