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LD55 GHG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,108 mi
Last recorded98,108 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment ..

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 91,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn badly inner edge

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,117 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre worn badly inner edge

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 83,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 83,455 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Blow from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,722 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,004 miles

All four tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,264 miles

Both rear and nearside front have slight cracks

Pass 22 Nov 2015 73,848 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks in outer sidwalls

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Parking brake just met.It may need adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Oct 2014 70,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 66,003 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 7 Oct 2013 66,003 miles

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

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

both front tyres have sidewall damage

rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,153 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear brake disc slighty corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 54,153 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside rear brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2010 46,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,745 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,745 miles

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

offside front tyre small cut

Pass 19 Sep 2008 29,287 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 GHG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GHG, 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 GHG registered?

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

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