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LD05 VWY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,309 mi
Last recorded98,309 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VWY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2022 98,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and feathering (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 90,994 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,804 miles

general corrosion to underside

n/s door mirror cracked

slight blow at exhaust front flex

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,898 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 84,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,995 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,785 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,985 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,699 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,383 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 48,367 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 44,149 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 44,149 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 37,977 miles

Nearside front inner Cv boot leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,120 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,987 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 VWY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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