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LD55 CMY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,209 mi
Last recorded35,209 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CMY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 35,209 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 34,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,662 miles

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

nearside front abs ring split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 11,120 miles

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

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

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 28 Mar 2011 10,393 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 10,363 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 9,270 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,644 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 6,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 6,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 5,841 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 5,128 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

slight play in offside front strut top mounting

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 CMY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

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

Is LD55 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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