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LD55 CVJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,201 mi
Last recorded56,201 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,201 miles

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

Rear brake pipes and front offside brake pipe rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2018 56,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills holed at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pipes and front offside brake pipe rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2017 53,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,919 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 45,919 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,421 miles

engine oil leak

offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2015 39,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges(raised tread pattern) 165/60r14

engine oil leak

hole in front exhaust section

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2014 34,852 miles

battery negative terminal loose

both front outer c.v. gaitors damp

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake readings low

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking

Fail 23 Aug 2014 34,748 miles

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

battery negative terminal loose

both front outer c.v. gaitors damp

both rear wheels tight to rotate by hand

coolant level below minimum

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front wiper torn

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded (advise replacement)

rear coil springs corroded

rear discs worn and corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2013 30,623 miles

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

exhaust corroded /not leaking/no work required

front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside handbrake clip missing

rear brake discs corroded

road springs corroded

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,607 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

road springs corroded

tyre size 165/60/14

Fail 5 Sep 2012 26,607 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

road springs corroded

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,605 miles

nearside front abs rotor corroding

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm

outer front pads hard to see(inner pads look new

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,568 miles

pass wiper torn

rear wiper torn

Pass 7 Sep 2009 15,173 miles

front tyres 2.5mm/3mm

rear tyres 3mm/2.8mm

tyre size 165/60/r14h

Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,172 miles

wiper blades noisy

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 CVJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

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

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