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LD05 VWB

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018

general corrosion underneath

Fail 26 Mar 2018

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion underneath

Pass 28 Mar 2017 36,615 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 56,266 miles

child seat fitted

oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,693 miles

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

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

n/s/f brake judder

Fail 28 Mar 2014

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

n/s/f brake judder

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,136 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,229 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,661 miles

Nearside rear disc corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,946 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,478 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 VWB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

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

Is LD05 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 VWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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