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LD55 HUZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,411 mi
Last recorded73,411 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 73,411 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 64,243 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,737 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,261 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 43,095 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension shock absorber has slight play at upper mounting

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,095 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension shock absorber has slight play at upper mounting

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,264 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 38,169 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2013 31,394 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 31,328 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre splits in sidewall/cut in tread .deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,726 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 21,884 miles

Front brake discs corroding.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,123 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,157 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 4,147 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 HUZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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