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LD55 JVE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,549 mi
Last recorded77,549 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 77,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nsf disc backing plate holed and corroded

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

osf getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2014 77,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nsf disc backing plate holed and corroded

nsr and osr brake pipes corroded

osf getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,464 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,864 miles

Service brake anti slip worn

osr metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box hangers xs corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 51,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake anti slip worn

front pads getting low

osr metal brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust box hangers xs corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,859 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 30,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,477 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,957 miles

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 JVE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE registered?

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

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