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LD55 HZU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,026 mi
Last recorded59,026 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 HZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 59,026 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 51,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,530 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 45,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 33,210 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 29,011 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 29,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated on inner sidewall

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2013 27,444 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres deteriorated on inner sidewall

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,480 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 20,990 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 14,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 11,290 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 HZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 HZU, 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 HZU registered?

LD55 HZU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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