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LD55 CVK

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 99,973 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undercarriage corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 96,531 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 96,531 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 92,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 85,262 miles

Both front coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

EML ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight at PAS pump ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,262 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join betweeen centre and backbox (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All 4 brake backplates corroded and breaking up

Both front coil springs heavily corroded

Both rear coil springs heavily corroded

EML ON

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight at PAS pump ()

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,518 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 78,445 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

eml light on

Pass 27 Aug 2014 73,109 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,108 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2013 66,773 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 66,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,837 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 22,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,118 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 CVK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK registered?

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

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