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LD55 CXJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,037 mi
Last recorded54,037 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Slight movement at top strut mount.

Nearside Rear Handbrake poor.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 54,036 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Excessive movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight movement at top strut mount.

Nearside Rear Handbrake poor.

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,378 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both strut mount bearings slight play. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section just after the flexi joint has slight hole. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,820 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section just after the flexi joint has slight hole. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 48,733 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both.Advise replacements. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly. advise attention.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 48,732 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective saftey catch (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both.Advise replacements. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly. advise attention.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 46,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,741 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 42,194 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,427 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,427 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 25,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 21,556 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,372 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 CXJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CXJ, 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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LD55 CXJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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