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LD55 CVY

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,803 mi
Last recorded93,803 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 93,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 93,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,093 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r coil spring slight wear. front/rear discs slight wear. front wipers slight wear. N/s rear handbrake has jus met limits of 16%, may require adjustment or repair. under-trays fitted & covers

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,411 miles

n/s/r coil spring slight wear. front/rear discs slight wear. front wipers slight wear. N/s rear handbrake has jus met limits of 16%, may require adjustment or repair. under-trays fitted & covers

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,975 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 57,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,393 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,936 miles

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

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

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 CVY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

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

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