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LS05 UBR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

97,550 mi
Last recorded97,550 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 UBR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,550 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Nearside Wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,010 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 88,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 83,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,869 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 79,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 78,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,636 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 71,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 63,678 miles

gearbox oil leaking at the seal

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 63,676 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

gearbox oil leaking at the seal

Pass 31 May 2011 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc slitly worn.

near side front tyre cut side wall.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 50,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake warning lights on

Pass 1 Jun 2010 50,318 miles

brake warning lights on

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,941 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 40,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 32,705 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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LS05 UBR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LS05 UBR, 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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LS05 UBR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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