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LD55 CGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,156 mi
Last recorded51,156 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,156 miles

Exhaust flex braking up

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perrished (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 May 2015 49,414 miles

Nearside & offside rear direction indicators fitted to different location within lamp assembly

Nearside Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre slight age related deterioration

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre excessive age related deterioration(cords NOT exposed)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2015 49,414 miles

Nearside & offside rear direction indicators fitted to different location within lamp assembly

Nearside Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre slight age related deterioration

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre excessive age related deterioration(cords NOT exposed)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2014 48,255 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 44,488 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 40,991 miles

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

Offside rear tyre tread cut (NOT deep enough to reach cords)

Rear windscreen wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2011 37,321 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 32,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,369 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,265 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 CGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LD55 CGU?

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What year was LD55 CGU registered?

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

Is LD55 CGU safe to buy?

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