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LD05 VWW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,707 mi
Last recorded83,707 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 83,707 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,392 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 May 2017 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 May 2017 73,940 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2016 68,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, both front to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 68,781 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, both front to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight bind (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 66,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,985 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,985 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 57,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 52,619 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 52,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,288 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,288 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 36,477 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,407 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 19,398 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 VWW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

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

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