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MD05 LJO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,951 mi
Last recorded83,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LJO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,951 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 83,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Heavy corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PRE-Checks confirm no coolant in header tank

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,193 miles

Central Front Lower coolant radiator lower mountain bracket has thick corrosion,ok at time of test.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,794 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,820 miles

Coolant leak

Deteriation to exaust flexi

Fail 21 Jul 2014 67,489 miles

Brakes not fully visable trims fitted

Coolant leak

Front exaust section deteriated

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 67,489 miles

Brakes not fully visable trims fitted

Coolant leak

Front exaust section deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,806 miles

both rear tyres have cut in tread but cords not visable

Fail 28 Jul 2011 49,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres have cut in tread but cords not visable

trims fitted to wheels not allowing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,531 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pads not checked not visable through wheel trims

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,130 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 26,770 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 26,770 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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MD05 LJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MD05 LJO, 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 MD05 LJO registered?

MD05 LJO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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