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LD55 BZR

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2024 75,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underside brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

General corrosion to underside components

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 74,042 miles

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

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

signs of engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 May 2022 73,675 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 70,034 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,044 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 65,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 60,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,595 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 56,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,127 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,752 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 21,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,769 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 17,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,645 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 10,637 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 BZR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BZR, 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 BZR registered?

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

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