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LD55 AUY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,679 mi
Last recorded42,679 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 42,679 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,124 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 41,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2024 39,793 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 37,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 35,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,186 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 33,953 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 32,986 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,555 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Sep 2018 31,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,054 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,326 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,758 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 26,757 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,212 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,423 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,404 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 17,480 miles

both front tyres just starting to wear slightlyinner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2009 14,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 10,545 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 AUY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

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

Is LD55 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 AUY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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