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LD55 HVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,267 mi
Last recorded70,267 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 70,267 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2017 68,998 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,931 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 Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

both body sills fitted with protector covers

both front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges

Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

both body sills fitted with protector covers

both front tyres uneven wear low treads on inner edges

Pass 7 May 2015 57,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 50,457 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 50,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 44,427 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 44,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 38,132 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 32,133 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 26,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SUSPECTED OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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 HVG 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 78.6%.

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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?

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

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