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LD55 CZF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,190 mi
Last recorded73,190 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 CZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 73,190 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 73,180 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,045 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 61,022 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 57,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,644 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 49,644 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 46,931 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 43,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 31,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,445 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 19,629 miles

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 CZF 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 83.3%.

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

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