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LD55 CTX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,308 mi
Last recorded88,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,308 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,129 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 87,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 86,158 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,280 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,819 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,164 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,313 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,624 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 76,327 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,686 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 72,686 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 72,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 66,660 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 66,625 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f brake has a slight bind

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,728 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 44,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,861 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 30,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,724 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 CTX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

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

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