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LD55 CYS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,512 mi
Last recorded60,512 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 60,512 miles

Front sub-frame and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension general corrosion

rear door handle stiff

Fail 16 Sep 2019 60,510 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement brake caliper handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front sub-frame and suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer shoulder

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine at oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle and suspension general corrosion

rear door handle stiff

Pass 20 Sep 2018 59,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back-plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

advise brake fluid level

advise tailgate opening

general corrosion front sub-frame and suspension arms

Fail 19 Sep 2018 59,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake back-plate corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn

advise brake fluid level

advise tailgate opening

general corrosion front sub-frame and suspension arms

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,598 miles

Front both front suspension arms general corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

general corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,825 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

bonnet hinges tight

boot handle sticking

free play at clutch pedal

general corrosion front suspension

general corrosion rear suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2015 53,700 miles

condition both front wishbone rear bushes

condition of rear brake discs

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake imbalance 22%

Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

condition both front wishbone rear bushes

condition of rear brake discs

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 50,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

clutch operation

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,891 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 39,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,155 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

high level brake light inop

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2009 24,515 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,827 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 19,827 miles

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

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 CYS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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