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LD55 HSJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,722 mi
Last recorded32,722 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 HSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 32,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 30,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 30,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 27,171 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,462 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,809 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,263 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 18,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 18,439 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,982 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 14,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,678 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 11,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

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 HSJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ registered?

LD55 HSJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LD55 HSJ safe to buy?

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