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LD55 CGG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CGG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2020 100,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,638 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,030 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL DISC PADS WITHOUT REMOVAL OF ROAD WHEELS

Fail 8 Nov 2018 92,988 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNABLE TO INSPECT ALL DISC PADS WITHOUT REMOVAL OF ROAD WHEELS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 88,534 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 88,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,284 miles

signs of previous oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 76,710 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,015 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light inop

rear blade split

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

high level brake light inop

rear blade split

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear blade split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear disc /pads starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,761 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 CGG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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