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LD55 CPV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,806 mi
Last recorded41,806 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CPV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,806 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both cracked and perished also (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,944 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 39,384 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,111 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 36,471 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 36,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 34,868 miles

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,270 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 31,999 miles

nsr tyre perishing engine light on slight movment in battery

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,778 miles

nsf trye perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 26,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 23,010 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 23,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,582 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,581 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 CPV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

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

Is LD55 CPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CPV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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