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LD55 CLY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,865 miles

Both rear brake pipes grease protection coated

Both sides front brake backplates corroded deteriorated

Both sides front brake discs corroded inside faces

Both sides rear road springs corroded

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

EML light on

Offside Front Track rod end boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 71,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both sides front brake backplates corroded deteriorated

Both sides front brake discs corroded inside faces

Both sides rear road springs corroded

Central Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

EML light on

Offside Front Track rod end boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,784 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake back plate deteriorated.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,366 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel cap damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,474 miles

ABS reset.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,002 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,144 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,144 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 71,067 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,018 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 37,045 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 CLY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CLY, 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 CLY registered?

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

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