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LD05 WEA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,959 mi
Last recorded76,959 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 WEA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 76,959 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play boot crack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal top mount has play (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear inner sill corroded both side

Pass 24 Feb 2025 71,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe, rear axle and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 70,386 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 70,339 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 67,418 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 67,418 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,807 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 63,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 62,946 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 55,137 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,037 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 May 2015 47,042 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 6 May 2014 43,772 miles

air con condenser slightly deteriorated

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 14 May 2013 39,953 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 39,953 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,309 miles

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

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/r wheel stiff

rear wiper torn

Fail 5 May 2011 33,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 5 May 2011 33,439 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 13 May 2010 22,763 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 22,745 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 14,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

near side inner cv joint boot clip not tight.

Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,114 miles

near side inner cv joint boot clip not tight.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,879 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 WEA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEA, 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 WEA registered?

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

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