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LD55 CLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CLX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 95,338 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached catching offside rear spring (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

two rear tyres same size diff from front

Pass 2 Mar 2021 93,036 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not severly weakened

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 90,783 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded but not severly weakened

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,132 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,353 miles

clutch very high

Fail 22 Dec 2016 73,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch very high

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,064 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,064 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 54,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 54,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,309 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 50,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 46,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cen brakelight inop

childseat fitted nearside and offside rear

Fail 12 Oct 2012 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

cen brakelight inop

childseat fitted nearside and offside rear

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cen brakelight inop

inner surface on rear brake discs badly worn

nearside rear tyre nail in tread plus split across tread

Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,923 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cen brakelight inop

inner surface on rear brake discs badly worn

nearside rear tyre nail in tread plus split across tread

Fail 2 Oct 2010 38,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 38,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,381 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 33,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,784 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 CLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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