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LD55 CHN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 92,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 86,170 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2025 86,170 miles

Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2024 83,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 67,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 67,930 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 41,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,954 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 37,935 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 37,935 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,616 miles

Both rear handbrake caliper levers starting to seize

Offside front upper top mount has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2018 21,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,797 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 22,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,949 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,949 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,858 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,800 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 12,800 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 11,344 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 CHN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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