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LD55 CGZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,771 mi
Last recorded50,771 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,771 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,286 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 43,286 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,387 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 35,287 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 29,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers poor

Pass 16 Jul 2015 29,590 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,587 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,308 miles

n/s/f wiper ends split

rear wiper ends split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,059 miles

Power steering pump leaking slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2010 16,059 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,008 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

tyre size (165/60x14-75H)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,066 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 CGZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

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

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