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LD05 UWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,412 miles

Front both front head lights clouded

Front oil leak but not excessive

Fail 4 Feb 2020 120,348 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner seal corroded 30cm of axel mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both front head lights clouded

Front oil leak but not excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2019 112,040 miles

Front both front brake discs lipped but seriously weakened

Fail 5 Feb 2019 112,040 miles

Front both front brake discs lipped but seriously weakened

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Feb 2018 109,759 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 104,707 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,667 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 100,667 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 95,959 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 91,622 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 86,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 80,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,817 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 UWJ 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 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

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

Is LD05 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 UWJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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