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LD55 CLV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,973 mi
Last recorded94,973 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CLV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 94,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding BEARING UNTESTED (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 86,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside slow/low (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement handbrake pivot on calipher (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nil effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 86,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both rear (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 77,866 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs surface corroded

offside and nearside rear coil springs surface corroded

offside front suspension top mount has slight play

rear brake pipes surface corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,513 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 67,734 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 67,734 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,763 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,150 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 48,527 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,054 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 CLV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 CLV, 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 CLV registered?

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

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