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LD55 UEU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,436 mi
Last recorded86,436 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,841 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,721 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 29 Jan 2016 64,718 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,296 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,563 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,559 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on dashboard

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear wheel have slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,297 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 43,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,839 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 32,412 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,381 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 21,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,889 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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LD55 UEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD55 UEU, 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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LD55 UEU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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