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LD55 CXV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 103,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 94,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 94,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 83,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 82,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 165/60x14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 77,966 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 73,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,201 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger badly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,189 miles

both front top shock absorber mounts have slight play

rear axel slightly corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front top shock absorber mounts have slight play

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,406 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,943 miles

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

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,932 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,069 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,534 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,324 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

Pass 19 Apr 2010 30,887 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 30,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2009 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres very worn on the inner edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,111 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 26,075 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 CXV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

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

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