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LD55 CNV

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,975 mi
Last recorded56,975 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 56,900 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,364 miles

Front tyres just pass 1.6mm limits

Pass 19 Sep 2018 49,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,782 miles

Offside Rear outer sill getting corroded but not holed

Rear both metal brake pipes slightly pitted with corrosion

both front and rear brake flex hose metal ends slightly pitted with corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,929 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,656 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake flex pipe seal into caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 39,447 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 37,047 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight cut to outer wall

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,410 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 35,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 31,974 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,573 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 21,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight binding of OSR wheel

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,304 miles

Slight binding of OSR wheel

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 CNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CNV, 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 CNV registered?

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

Is LD55 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CNV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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