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LD05 VXE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 66,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,869 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,867 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,171 miles

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 61,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers are smearing

coolant level low

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

oil leak

wood in o/s/f tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,355 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r coil spring

n/s/f inner cv boot perishing

n/s/r tyre is perishing

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

o/s/r brake is binding slightly

o/s/r tyre is badly perished

oil leak

play in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,512 miles

both rear tyres are perishing

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f inner cv boot perished and weeping grease

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,729 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,708 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear brake discs

front brake pads appear low

movement in both front suspension top mounts

wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,934 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,807 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to rear coil springs

n/s/f cv boot leaking grease (inner boot)

oil residue on sump

unable to PAS fluid level

Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,581 miles

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/f shocker top mount noisey

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 30,581 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s inner cv boot leaking

o/s/f shocker top mount noisey

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 23,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,372 miles

advise n/s/ inner CV boot leaking grease

advise n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit on the shoulders

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

advise slight free play in both front upper strut top bushes

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 VXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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