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LD05 XES

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,783 mi
Last recorded103,783 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 XES
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

offside rear brake is binding.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,938 miles

chips to windscreen

high level brake light not working

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,938 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chips to windscreen

high level brake light not working

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi detiorating (broken)

offside front tyre wearing on edges and wearing low in tread

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall more than one buldge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexi detiorating (broken)

offside front tyre wearing on edges and wearing low in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,923 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wheel arch linner adrift

nail n/s/r tyre (preasure low)

o/s/f inner wheel arch linner adrift

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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

slight play n/s/f suspention top mount

Fail 25 Sep 2014 81,923 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f inner wheel arch linner adrift

nail n/s/r tyre (preasure low)

o/s/f inner wheel arch linner adrift

o/s/r brake slightly binding

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

slight play n/s/f suspention top mount

Pass 13 Sep 2013 74,791 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front top shock mount when raised

Fail 13 Sep 2013 74,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in nearside front top shock mount when raised

Pass 10 Mar 2012 62,982 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,799 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

advise rear bumper damaged and slightly loose

advise rear suspension soft

Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,783 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 44,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,457 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 26,391 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 XES is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

LD05 XES is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LD05 XES safe to buy?

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