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LD05 VJJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,155 mi
Last recorded50,155 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 101,392 miles

bodywork damage o/s front /REAR/f/r susp rusty/oil leak oil filter ROTTEN REPLACE/rear discs worn/

exhaustvrusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty 0/s front worst/rack noisy/bonnet safety seized

Fail 21 Mar 2016 101,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating discs worn replace (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bodywork damage o/s front /REAR/f/r susp rusty/oil leak oil filter ROTTEN REPLACE/rear discs worn/

exhaustvrusty/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty 0/s front worst/rack noisy/bonnet safety seized

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,997 miles

bodywork damage various /0/s rear quarter panel/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/front 0/s n/s discs worn oil flter LEAKING/excess corrosion 0/s sill centre OUTWITH LIMITS repair/f//r b/hoses rusty/tank strap rusty

p/spipes rusty/slight BIND 0/s front wheel req attenion/0/s front tyre worn INNER edge tracking /REPLACE/bonnet safety catch sticking re-lub

Fail 23 Mar 2015 90,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bodywork damage various /0/s rear quarter panel/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/f/r susp/sub frames rusty/front 0/s n/s discs worn oil flter LEAKING/excess corrosion 0/s sill centre OUTWITH LIMITS repair/f//r b/hoses rusty/tank strap rusty

p/spipes rusty/slight BIND 0/s front wheel req attenion/0/s front tyre worn INNER edge tracking /REPLACE/bonnet safety catch sticking re-lub

Pass 19 Mar 2014 79,905 miles

Oil leak

accident damage offside rear

exhaust rotten/tailbox REPLACE/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/bonnet catch/safety sticky REQ ATTENTION/front 0/s roadwheel damaged outer bead/f/r b/hoses rusty/

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,905 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Oil leak

accident damage offside rear

exhaust corroded at rear tailbox to be replaced

exhaust rotten/tailbox REPLACE/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/bonnet catch/safety sticky REQ ATTENTION/front 0/s roadwheel damaged outer bead/f/r b/hoses rusty/

Pass 4 Apr 2013 70,310 miles

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

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 70,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,897 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 59,895 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 49,576 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 49,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,167 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear o/s wing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,466 miles

exhaust rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes

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 VJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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