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LD55 AOP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,783 mi
Last recorded95,783 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,783 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive poss drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 95,495 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive poss drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center brake light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc inner surface scored from pads on metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 72,939 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 65,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 65,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF OUTER CV BOOT SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF OUTER BOOT INSECURE AND SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin UNABLE TO CHECK PAD THICKNESS WITH WHEELS ON (ALL) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 36,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,704 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,404 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,011 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 23,011 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,074 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 13,970 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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LD55 AOP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD55 AOP, 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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LD55 AOP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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