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LD55 CMU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,064 mi
Last recorded99,064 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 99,064 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2020 80,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,884 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 79,839 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components attached to boot panel (6.1.6 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,430 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60 R14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60 R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,011 miles

Rear Both Tyres perished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,795 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,163 miles

perishing of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

SECURITY OF CHILD SEAT.

Pass 14 Jan 2013 33,683 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 29,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,469 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,129 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 19,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,187 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 CMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CMU, 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 CMU registered?

LD55 CMU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LD55 CMU safe to buy?

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