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LD55 CXK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,841 mi
Last recorded92,841 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,841 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 80,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack with age

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 75,691 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to crack with age

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,395 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 67,350 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,702 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 61,764 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 60,708 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 60,708 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 56,876 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 56,876 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,066 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 52,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet catch seized

boot catch seized

nearside body sill damaged

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear brakes binding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,292 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 39,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,562 miles

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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 CXK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CXK, 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 CXK registered?

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

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