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LD55 JHH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,262 mi
Last recorded98,262 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 98,262 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 87,999 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 68,422 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,428 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,657 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,340 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,868 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 56,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water has turned to jelly (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre perished and tread out of shape

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

park brake only just passed,would advise check and adjust

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,625 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 51,666 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2015 51,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,565 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner sidewall starting to split no cords showing

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,834 miles

managment light on

nearside wiper split

offside front top suspension mount worn

rear brakes limit (nearside outer)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,861 miles

rear brake disc starting to rust on back edge,

slight wear in o/s/f top mount,

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,628 miles

nearside front tyre limit and sidewall damage

rear brakes worn (nearside)

offside front tyre limit inner edge devoid of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,157 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JHH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JHH, 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 JHH registered?

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

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