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FL55 LDO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,589 mi
Last recorded78,589 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 LDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,589 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 78,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 71,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 65,011 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 61,510 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 57,448 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 57,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 53,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,872 miles

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

front tyres have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Fail 5 May 2015 47,872 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres have uneven wear ADVISE tracking check

Pass 7 May 2014 42,764 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,710 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2012 27,628 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 27,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inside edge ADVISE TRACKING CHECK

Pass 4 May 2011 22,169 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 16,786 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 16,786 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 13,558 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 3,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 3,345 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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FL55 LDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL55 LDO, 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 FL55 LDO registered?

FL55 LDO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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