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LD55 JBU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,938 mi
Last recorded91,938 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,938 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,938 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,361 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 84,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing securing bolt sheared off (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have cuts in the sidewalls

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 30 Sep 2016 70,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,277 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,277 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing both edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,268 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,140 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,894 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 42,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,281 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,956 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 JBU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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