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LD55 CYE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 99,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 99,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 92,848 miles

Coolant leak next to radiator ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front shockers (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills are soft (5.2.6)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

all coil springs are rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure outer clip insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak next to radiator ()

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front shockers (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills are soft (5.2.6)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes greased

all coil springs are rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 83,781 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,667 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,230 miles

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,813 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 51,813 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 51,583 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,158 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 28,918 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 CYE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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