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LD55 AVF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AVF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 85,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both: inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak oil filter area

Pass 4 May 2018 80,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside wiper blade worn / smears slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear and offside front seat belts slow to retract

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 28 Apr 2018 80,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear strong advise tyre deteriorated

Nearside wiper blade worn / smears slightly

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

both rear and offside front seat belts slow to retract

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 6 May 2017 74,226 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Strong Advisory: 165/60/14 75H

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount Has Play

Fail 6 May 2017 74,226 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Strong Advisory: 165/60/14 75H

Nearside Front Suspension Top Mount Has Play

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 68,304 miles

Both rear seat belts slow to retract.

Front wiper blades worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre sidewalls cracked & perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts.

Small stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 11 May 2015 63,278 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 53,589 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 33,229 miles

both front and rear brake discs slighly corroded and pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,225 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 32,219 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 31,606 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,449 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 25,449 miles

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

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

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 AVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AVF, 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 AVF registered?

LD55 AVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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