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LD55 HUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,063 mi
Last recorded79,063 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,063 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,045 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2016 75,045 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriated

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,570 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 57,598 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Oct 2013 57,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,145 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 29,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 24,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,285 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 8,780 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 HUJ 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 68.8%.

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 HUJ, 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 HUJ registered?

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

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