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LD05 WDT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,850 mi
Last recorded153,850 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 153,850 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 153,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,500 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 137,498 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 118,646 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,929 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 100,515 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2012 82,102 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 65,957 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,546 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 35,526 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,219 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 24,219 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WDT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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