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LD05 VWR

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,211 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens broken repaired with lens tape

upper body panels damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2017 75,211 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

offside rear light lens broken repaired with lens tape

upper body panels damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2016 70,192 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

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

exhaust system corroded

item removed from view

offside rear light lens cracked and repaired with lens tape

slight damage to offside of vehicle and nearside front wing

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 4 Jun 2016 70,192 miles

windscreen chipped both zones

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

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

exhaust system corroded

item removed from view

offside rear light lens cracked and repaired with lens tape

slight damage to offside of vehicle and nearside front wing

Pass 18 Dec 2014 58,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 58,381 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 46,455 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 46,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 35,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery slightly loose

front brake pads 70% worn

front wipers worn

nearside front tyre has deep cuts to sidewall

rear wiper missing

various body damage

Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,195 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ariel missing

o/s body damage

Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ariel missing

o/s body damage

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,414 miles

COULD NOT TEST REAR SEATBELTS

O/S/F TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,930 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 30,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 28,993 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear seat belts not tested.Rear seats folded down.

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 VWR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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