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LD55 GHH

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,862 mi
Last recorded102,862 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 GHH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 102,862 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism poor operation

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism poor operation

Fail 31 Aug 2018 102,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Does not fully retract (7.1.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism poor operation

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Rear Seatbelt retracting mechanism poor operation

Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,110 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Aug 2017 97,110 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 94,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 90,818 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 90,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside front tyre has edge wear

small oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2013 81,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

areas of exhaust system corroded,not excess

nearside front tyre has edge wear

small oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,425 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

both rear tyres surface cracking,and shoulder wear

offside wiper blade leaves faint lines at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2011 47,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

appears high level stop light inoperative,but unable to see if it is wired in

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear and surface cracking in areas

Pass 7 Sep 2011 47,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

appears high level stop light inoperative,but unable to see if it is wired in

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

both rear tyres have inner shoulder wear and surface cracking in areas

Pass 18 Sep 2010 34,000 miles

both front tyres getting close to limits

Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,689 miles

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 Sep 2008 13,997 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 GHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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