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LD55 CAE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,443 mi
Last recorded104,443 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CAE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

eml on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,037 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 96,202 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnett safety catch siezed

eml on

slight roughness from nsf wheel bearing

tyre sealant date expired

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,202 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bonnett safety catch siezed

eml on

slight roughness from nsf wheel bearing

tyre sealant date expired

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,266 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 89,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 69,937 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 8 Sep 2012 69,937 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,252 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,252 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,388 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,608 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,787 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,724 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 CAE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CAE, 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 CAE registered?

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

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