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LD05 VWS

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,091 mi
Last recorded96,091 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 96,091 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air conditioning pump pipes all cut and loose

hazard switch also operated wipers along with wiper stalk

Fail 25 Feb 2025 96,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

air conditioning pump pipes all cut and loose

hazard switch also operated wipers along with wiper stalk

Fail 19 Feb 2025 95,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 93,784 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 89,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 87,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,310 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,903 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,924 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch is seized

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,849 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

splits in offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,520 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s/f suspension top mount has slight play

o/s/r brake pipe is corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2012 56,211 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 56,211 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,203 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 29,211 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 29,211 miles

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

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 VWS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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