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LD05 VFO

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,861 mi
Last recorded117,861 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 117,861 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 112,773 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,717 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 106,717 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 98,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,672 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,663 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,040 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,916 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,916 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 54,355 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 54,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,389 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 43,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,089 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VFO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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