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LD55 JHK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

58,640 mi
Last recorded58,640 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,640 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to return

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair (16%)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 58,638 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to return

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair (16%)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 50,833 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 50,833 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,909 miles

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 42,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 40,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 35,512 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 34,081 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 31,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 22 Mar 2018 31,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules plus o/side (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules plus o/side (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,825 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 21,389 miles

o/side front tyre has cracks in the treads

Fail 9 Apr 2015 21,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/side front tyre has cracks in the treads

Pass 16 Apr 2014 20,130 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 20,130 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 17,374 miles

n/side front tyre is worn on outer edge

o/side front tyre has cracks in the outer wall,plus worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2011 15,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,684 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,485 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 JHK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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