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LD55 CYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,794 mi
Last recorded54,794 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,794 miles

front disc corroded

oil leak

wipers streaking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 53,478 miles

N/S/F tyre worn to legal limit and smooth on inner and outer edges.

Slight play in O/S/F top mount.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 53,476 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

N/S/F tyre worn to legal limit and smooth on inner and outer edges.

Slight play in O/S/F top mount.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,710 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,990 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 18 Sep 2014 49,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,231 miles

n/s washer jet only 1 working

slight imbalance on release of front brake.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 46,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s washer jet only 1 working

slight imbalance on release of front brake.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 44,051 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,086 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,103 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 CYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CYH, 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 CYH registered?

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

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