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LD55 GFX

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,103 mi
Last recorded107,103 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 107,103 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 107,103 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,734 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 89,303 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, also close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 71,338 miles

Front tyres worn uneven

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 71,337 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres worn uneven

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,811 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 62,907 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 60,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 41,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 23 Jan 2012 29,791 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 23,838 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 23,835 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 21,145 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 18,106 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 GFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

LD55 GFX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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