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LD55 JKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,343 mi
Last recorded117,343 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 117,343 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise brake discs corroded

front crossmember corroded

steering stiff on lock to lock test

Fail 9 Nov 2022 117,272 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front crossmember corroded

steering stiff on lock to lock test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,362 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seatbelt frayed

rear axle mounts corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 112,361 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed ubove fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drivers seatbelt frayed

rear axle mounts corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 112,185 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,680 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 108,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 100,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,278 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 74,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,689 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 63,675 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 54,210 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 54,204 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,832 miles

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

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

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

both front tyre are worn on the inner edges (out of the center 3/4)

n/s/r tyre is perished but no cord showing

Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

both front tyre are worn on the inner edges (out of the center 3/4)

n/s/r tyre is perished but no cord showing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 27,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,966 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 14,985 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 7,921 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 JKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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