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LD55 JJL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,442 mi
Last recorded76,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 JJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 71,705 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,102 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 27 Jul 2015 61,176 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system detorated throught

Fail 27 Jul 2015 61,173 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system detorated throught

rear wiper blade detorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 56,341 miles

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 26 Jul 2014 56,338 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,482 miles

exhaust system detorated

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to acess condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 23 Jul 2012 31,604 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 25,873 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,064 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 JJL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

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