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LD05 VXC

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,355 mi
Last recorded102,355 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 102,355 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 102,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 78,499 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 65,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 52,276 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 45,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,998 miles

N/S/F wheel trim kerb damage.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,275 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,231 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 VXC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

Is LD05 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 VXC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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