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LD05 VWM

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VWM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 97,143 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,479 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 84,195 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 84,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,640 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 76,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,851 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,933 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 55,053 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,452 miles

air bag light on

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,143 miles

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

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

airbag warning light illuminated

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front wheel binding

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2011 35,126 miles

nsr and osr tyres cracking advise replacement 165/60/14/h

Pass 20 Mar 2010 31,397 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Mar 2010 31,397 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Mar 2009 27,582 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 27,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,265 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 VWM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

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

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