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LD55 CXY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 66,458 miles

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

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

battery insecure

n/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,183 miles

all brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 1 Oct 2011 51,183 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,369 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 35,369 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,152 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY STIFF TO TURN

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY STIFF TO TURN

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,774 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 CXY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CXY, 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 CXY registered?

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

Is LD55 CXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CXY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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