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LM05 UAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,942 mi
Last recorded49,942 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,942 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,495 miles

both of the front top suspension mounts have movement in them when the suspension is raised

both of the rear tyres are deteriorated/cracking

front number plate is damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,854 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking but no cords visible

Fail 29 Jul 2011 24,079 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,586 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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LM05 UAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LM05 UAA, 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 LM05 UAA registered?

LM05 UAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is LM05 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 UAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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