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LD55 GHF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,128 mi
Last recorded74,128 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 74,128 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 74,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 63,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 63,171 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 63,171 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,903 miles

front too rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,903 miles

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

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

front too rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,195 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,008 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,758 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,093 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,134 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 25,858 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,294 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 GHF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD55 GHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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