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LL05 ESV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,547 mi
Last recorded83,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ESV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 78,291 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,712 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 58,488 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 58,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 50,861 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,638 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

Fail 16 Aug 2008 39,525 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres getting close to limit

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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LL05 ESV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LL05 ESV, 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 LL05 ESV registered?

LL05 ESV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is LL05 ESV safe to buy?

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