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LD55 HUY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,992 mi
Last recorded97,992 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 97,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 97,594 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,563 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 90,871 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushess (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,595 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 84,595 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)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 75,203 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 63,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 63,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drive belt noisey

O/S/F tyre deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,461 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)

centre stop lamp n/w

Fail 26 Jan 2012 52,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

centre stop lamp n/w

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,492 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 40,695 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 40,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,216 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f tyre tread is below 1 mm on the inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread is bald on the inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,396 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 HUY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HUY, 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 HUY registered?

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

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