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LD55 CYL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,892 mi
Last recorded29,892 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 29,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from centre of screen ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to split

Offside Rear tyre outer wall split not to cord 165 60 14

Fail 31 Oct 2017 29,892 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from centre of screen ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to split

Offside Rear tyre outer wall split not to cord 165 60 14

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 25,073 miles

Nearside Rear TEMP REPAIR TO LAMP

Offside Rear TYRE SMALL CRACKS ON EDGE OF TREAD

Pass 29 Oct 2015 24,738 miles

red lens tape on n/s/r rear lamp

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 29 Oct 2014 24,016 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 30 Oct 2013 22,581 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 30 Oct 2013 22,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsr sidewall cracking looks close to showing cord

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,747 miles

repair to n/s/r fog lamp lens

Fail 29 Oct 2012 21,747 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 21,251 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perishing

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,959 miles

front wi[pers slightly smearing

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 18,910 miles

Both front tyres on 2mm

O/S/R brakes grinding

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 CYL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

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

Is LD55 CYL safe to buy?

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