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LD55 CHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,461 mi
Last recorded83,461 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 83,461 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 83,215 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT BACKBOX (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 82,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,767 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 69,814 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 69,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,762 miles

clutch slip

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,248 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,453 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,505 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 CHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHZ, 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 CHZ registered?

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

Is LD55 CHZ safe to buy?

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