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LD55 JLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,225 mi
Last recorded76,225 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 76,225 miles

o/s outer sill coroding

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding

Fail 27 Nov 2025 76,221 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible front (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,769 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 20 Nov 2024 72,766 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s outer sill coroding

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 16 Nov 2023 69,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,754 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 65,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,862 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 61,862 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,334 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 12 Nov 2019 55,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 55,525 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,115 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,563 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Drive shaft ring (3.4.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 42,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,807 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,569 miles

osf brake disc heavily corroded..inner

Fail 14 Nov 2012 33,569 miles

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

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

osf brake disc heavily corroded..inner

Pass 1 Nov 2011 22,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 16,616 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 11,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 8,848 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 JLX 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 75%.

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

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