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LD55 AOS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,945 mi
Last recorded33,945 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,945 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 33,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 30,779 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked within the tread

Fail 20 Jun 2016 30,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracked within the tread

Pass 14 May 2014 24,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,032 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,584 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,374 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 18,753 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 17,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 17,755 miles

Nearside 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 AOS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AOS, 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 AOS registered?

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

Is LD55 AOS safe to buy?

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