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LD55 BZC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,071 mi
Last recorded59,071 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,071 miles

O/S/R wheel arch starting to corrode

Rear brake pipes covered in thick grease

Pass 1 Nov 2016 52,668 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 45,509 miles

N/S/F road wheel has a small flat spot

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 39,497 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,175 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 31,038 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside wiper split

Pass 11 May 2012 28,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 28,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,590 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 17,253 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 BZC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BZC, 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 BZC registered?

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

Is LD55 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 BZC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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