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LD55 JLO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

103,042 mi
Last recorded103,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 103,042 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 103,038 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,931 miles

Front brake discs back plates excessively corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 101,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery leaking possible evidence from old battery (4.13 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs back plates excessively corroded/missing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 100,191 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 98,576 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 98,576 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 96,957 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,454 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall

steering judder found on lock to lock

Fail 14 May 2018 94,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and outer sidewall

steering judder found on lock to lock

Pass 20 May 2017 91,293 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 91,293 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,182 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 84,778 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 84,778 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front section of exhaust in poor condition

unable to gain access to boot

Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,141 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front section of exhaust in poor condition

unable to gain access to boot

Pass 24 Sep 2012 59,757 miles

n/s/r brake binding on slightly ---plastic sill covers fitted x 2

Fail 24 Sep 2012 59,757 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding on slightly ---plastic sill covers fitted x 2

Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,980 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat making a full assesment of the seat belt difficult

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Offside rear tyre cracked but no canvas or coards are visable at the time of test

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Fail 17 Sep 2011 46,980 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat making a full assesment of the seat belt difficult

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake disc worn

Nearside rear brake disc worn

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake disc worn

Offside rear brake disc worn

Offside rear tyre cracked but no canvas or coards are visable at the time of test

Plastic sill covers fitted to the nearside and offside outer sills making a full assesment difficult

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 37,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,203 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,633 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 18,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 JLO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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