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LD55 JBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,671 mi
Last recorded90,671 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,671 miles

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

body has corrosion,

coil springs corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 12 Feb 2019 90,671 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

body has corrosion,

coil springs corroded.

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,264 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 79,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,350 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 73,350 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,461 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,690 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,437 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,761 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,453 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 23,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 15,686 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 JBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

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

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