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LD55 CKF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,181 mi
Last recorded80,181 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Various suspension components and prescribed areas repair covered in underseal

Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody & all underbody components undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2021 72,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

underbody & all underbody components undersealed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 70,907 miles

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape

Fail 4 Jul 2020 70,706 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape

Pass 17 Apr 2019 66,024 miles

oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 17 Apr 2019 66,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,986 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 57,391 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 52,009 miles

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

Fail 13 May 2016 52,009 miles

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

WHEEL TRIMS FITTED

Pass 15 May 2015 47,287 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 47,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

e.m.l illuimated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,537 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,077 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 31,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 23,117 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 15,533 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 12,943 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 9,301 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 CKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CKF, 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 CKF registered?

LD55 CKF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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