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LD55 CYC

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,968 mi
Last recorded72,968 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall perished

oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Feb 2013 71,697 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 71,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,625 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,316 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 39,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 21,388 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 CYC 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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

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

Is LD55 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 CYC 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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