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LD55 CYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,427 mi
Last recorded75,427 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 75,427 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge cracking to outer side wall and close to marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge and close to marker bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear trailing arm bushes de bonding

brake backing plates corroded

clutch pedal stiff

reverse lights not working

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 69,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 67,144 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Rear tyre close to marker bars

front and rear coil springs corroding

front wipers poor advised to change

pin hole in o/s/f anti roll bar boot

slight bind o/s/r brake

suspension components corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2018 64,567 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 61,085 miles

Front discs lipped

Offside Front brake slight bind

all coil springs corroding

exhaust has slight blow on centre and back box joint

small pin hole n/s c.v boot

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,516 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear wiper cap missing

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

exhaust joints deteriorating

small pin hole in n/s/f c.v. boot

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,955 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre has a small crack in outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 53,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre has a small crack in outer sidewall

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,487 miles

Rear Susp coil springs heavily corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 49,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Susp coil springs heavily corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 40,357 miles

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

osr outer tyre wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,546 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,780 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 29,511 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracking

both rear tyres worn on inner edges & cracking

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,072 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 24,072 miles

Nearside 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 CYX 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYX, 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 CYX registered?

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

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