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LD55 JCZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,129 mi
Last recorded108,129 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 108,129 miles

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Jan 2015 97,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,878 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

Fail 11 Sep 2014 95,163 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,774 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,774 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2012 75,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 75,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 62,541 miles

n/s/f side light had bad connection

number plate light had bad connection

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 48,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 48,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished on outer side wall

slight movement o/s headlight

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,428 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 15 Sep 2009 30,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,770 miles

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

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

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 JCZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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