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LD05 VWX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,328 mi
Last recorded145,328 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VWX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 145,328 miles

Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 122,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, outer track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 110,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 103,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,652 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,903 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn to 3mm and has cracks in the treads.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,646 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing more so on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing more so on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is worn to 3mm and has cracks in the treads.

Pass 25 Oct 2014 77,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal stiff

Fail 18 Oct 2014 77,874 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal stiff

Pass 28 Oct 2013 75,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,825 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,179 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 VWX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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