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DG55 LZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,421 mi
Last recorded61,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 LZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,421 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 61,421 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,391 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 55,326 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 50,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,714 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 46,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,624 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 43,624 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,291 miles

o/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age cracking to inner sidewall

Fail 10 Apr 2015 40,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,653 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,841 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 33,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,516 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 24,977 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 24,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 20,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 20,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,361 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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DG55 LZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG55 LZD, 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 DG55 LZD registered?

DG55 LZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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