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LD55 AVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

31,754 mi
Last recorded31,754 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 AVG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 31,754 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 31,754 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,553 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 22,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,236 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,788 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

Fail 8 Oct 2008 13,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Wheel trims fitted to vehicle

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 AVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

LD55 AVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is LD55 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 AVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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