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LD05 XDX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,047 mi
Last recorded111,047 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,047 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,800 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded Rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged cog ring deteriorated (3.4.2)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

rear brakes uneven application

rear coil springs rusty

rear wheels both binding on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,751 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated 165/60r14

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in a repairable position

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in a reparable position

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 91,464 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation

Nearside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,464 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation

Nearside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Offside rear tyre has slight deteriation

Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,844 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

rear coil springs very rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2014 86,844 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes slightly binding

rear coil springs very rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,679 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,109 miles

Airbag light staying on

Fail 8 Mar 2012 80,109 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Airbag light staying on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,879 miles

front ns position bulb dim and front ns wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,366 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,366 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,753 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 55,937 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 55,937 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 XDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

LD05 XDX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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