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MD05 LJV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,749 mi
Last recorded44,749 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 44,749 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 44,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,590 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,590 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 29 May 2018 43,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 42,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer damage to tyre wall

Pass 17 May 2016 39,652 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 May 2015 37,282 miles

damage to n/s/front tyre wall not down to chords

Pass 3 Jun 2014 35,733 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking on inner/outer wall

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,574 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 29,260 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 29,260 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,724 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,350 miles

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

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,350 miles

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

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

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

surface cracks to n/s/f tyre sidewall

surface cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 12,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 8,412 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 LJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MD05 LJV, 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 LJV registered?

MD05 LJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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