2005 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · LD05 UMK
2005 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 44,455 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 UMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 44,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 UMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Kia Picanto (LD05 UMK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From around front exhaust mounting area (6.1.2 (a))”; “Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside front lower suspension arms excessively corroded (5.”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter or filter seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
LD05 UMK Mileage History
- 22/03/202442,595 mi
- 20/03/202543,511 mi+916 mi
- 21/03/202543,511 mi
- 23/03/202644,455 mi+944 mi
- 27/03/202644,455 mi
Average of roughly 924 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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