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LD55 HSU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

74,511 mi
Last recorded74,511 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,511 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

too much oil

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,511 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

too much oil

Pass 13 May 2019 66,409 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 64,405 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,399 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 59,962 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 52,576 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 49,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 47,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,963 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front top shocker insulator covers have slight play

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,077 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge tracking check advise 165-60-14

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,273 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,405 miles

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

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)

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

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 HSU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU registered?

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

Is LD55 HSU safe to buy?

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