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LD55 JKU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Feb 2020 75,909 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,865 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,374 miles

some lift in front mackphersion strut tops boarder line pass

Pass 27 Feb 2014 35,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,602 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 13,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 11,195 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 9,686 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 JKU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

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

Is LD55 JKU safe to buy?

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