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LD55 JKZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,133 mi
Last recorded61,133 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 61,133 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 58,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,218 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,285 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 47,121 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 45,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 38,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 38,911 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 35,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,276 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,389 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,570 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 24,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,714 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 11,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,919 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 JKZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

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

Is LD55 JKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 JKZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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