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LD55 JHZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,181 mi
Last recorded94,181 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 90,102 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 87,752 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front damage to bonnet

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Jul 2018 82,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 82,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,428 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 75,274 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,782 miles

nearside door sill damaged and previously repaired assessment not possible as sills covered

Fail 6 Jul 2016 70,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape

nearside door sill damaged and previously repaired assessment not possible as sills covered

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,612 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,554 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside front brake has been binding but not on test

replacement of front brake pads and discs

Pass 1 Jul 2014 61,209 miles

Clutch pedal stiff to operate

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,676 miles

high level brake light non op.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,676 miles

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

high level brake light non op.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 44,515 miles

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

both front wiper blade slightly split,but clean screen ok.

damage too nearside front door and lower.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 31 May 2012 44,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front wiper blade slightly split,but clean screen ok.

damage too nearside front door and lower.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,547 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,140 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,186 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 JHZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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