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LD55 AOM

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

82,627 mi
Last recorded82,627 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AOM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,627 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 75,478 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,200 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 56,200 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 46,029 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 46,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 45,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear inner brake pads contaminated slightly by brake fluid

Pass 19 Apr 2010 39,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 39,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,508 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 34,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,215 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,210 miles

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

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

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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LD55 AOM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LD55 AOM, 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 LD55 AOM registered?

LD55 AOM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is LD55 AOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 AOM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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