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LD55 UXU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,278 mi
Last recorded67,278 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,278 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 67,242 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear very badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front low edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 66,075 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 64,591 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 64,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 62,945 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 30 Dec 2017 62,945 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear brake was binding slightly

cant see front or rear brake pads well

Pass 28 Dec 2016 61,306 miles

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

damage n/s/f tyre side wall and n/s/r tyre preshing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,749 miles

unable to see rear outer brake pads

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions on limit inner outer (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions on limit, inner outer (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

unable to see rear outer brake pads

Pass 2 Jan 2015 58,294 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

wiper blades splitting

Fail 2 Jan 2015 58,294 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

unable to assess brake wear without wheel removal

wiper blades splitting

Pass 28 Dec 2013 56,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,943 miles

man light on

windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,443 miles

engine light on

windscreen small crack

Fail 28 Sep 2012 50,443 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

windscreen small crack

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,314 miles

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

small chip on windscreen zone b

Fail 24 Sep 2011 44,219 miles

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

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre wearing thin

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

small chip on windscreen zone b

Pass 25 Sep 2010 38,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 38,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 25,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 UXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LD55 UXU, 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 LD55 UXU registered?

LD55 UXU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LD55 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 UXU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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