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LD55 JGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,360 mi
Last recorded57,360 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover not completely secure, however still prevents ingress of dirt/water

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover not completely secure, however still prevents ingress of dirt/water

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 57,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure Also negative terminal loose (1.9.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Expired car parking stickers (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Adjusted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover not completely secure, however still prevents ingress of dirt/water

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover not completely secure, however still prevents ingress of dirt/water

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,111 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Dec 2016 45,036 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,200 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,900 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 18,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 18,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,244 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 9,045 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,162 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2008 7,150 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 JGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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