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LD55 JMO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,251 mi
Last recorded76,251 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 76,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 64,721 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 64,719 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering locking device missing O/S,N/S (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,625 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 30 Sep 2021 61,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,726 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 61,276 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 61,276 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,803 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 58,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 56,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,192 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,444 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 49,395 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 46,536 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 42,851 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,690 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims [alloy]

Fail 21 Sep 2009 27,690 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

slight damage to n/s/f and o/s/f wheel rims [alloy]

Pass 22 Sep 2008 24,269 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)

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 JMO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JMO, 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 JMO registered?

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

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