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LD55 CSF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,806 mi
Last recorded58,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CSF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,835 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 47,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 45,582 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 45,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 43,198 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 40,647 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,462 miles

SQUEAL ON O/REAR BRAKE

Fail 8 Aug 2011 35,462 miles

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

SQUEAL ON O/REAR BRAKE

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,098 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,079 miles

o/s/r tyre light cracking on sidewall

Pass 8 Oct 2008 17,974 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 17,969 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 CSF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

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

Is LD55 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CSF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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