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LD55 HSL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,980 mi
Last recorded62,980 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 62,980 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,895 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 28,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 25,967 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 25,966 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HSL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HSL, 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 HSL registered?

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

Is LD55 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 HSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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