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LD55 CME

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,611 mi
Last recorded91,611 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 91,611 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear axel

Fail 8 Sep 2020 91,611 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion on rear axel

Pass 30 Aug 2019 88,966 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 82,663 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 76,725 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,448 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,464 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 69,464 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,208 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 54,661 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,846 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 48,846 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,351 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,316 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,662 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,799 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 CME is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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