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LD55 CXP

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,218 mi
Last recorded92,218 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CXP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 92,218 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,542 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 87,538 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,665 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 77,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,202 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,212 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,212 miles

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)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,525 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,320 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 CXP 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 54.5%.

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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

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

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