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LD55 CPY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,385 mi
Last recorded107,385 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 107,385 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,180 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 94,180 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,186 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 76,186 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,372 miles

both rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,816 miles

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,009 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,203 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 CPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 CPY registered?

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

Is LD55 CPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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