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LD55 CLF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 59,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 57,704 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 57,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,428 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2021 55,439 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,216 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 54,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 54,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,436 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,247 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,897 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,533 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 53,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 53,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,105 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,339 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,162 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 43,144 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 CLF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CLF, 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

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What year was LD55 CLF registered?

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

Is LD55 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CLF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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