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LD55 JVG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,578 mi
Last recorded128,578 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2023 128,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all four coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 124,096 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 124,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 120,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 104,074 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Fail 7 May 2019 96,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on mirror ()

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system o/s/r caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 85,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perrished

Fail 16 Oct 2017 85,352 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 to rear flex hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged 2 front & n/s/r (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners on mirror (8.3.1e)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2016 77,649 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 77,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,265 miles

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

slight brake bind on n/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,239 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,239 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 37,113 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,280 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 21,998 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 18,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wire within tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,329 miles

wire within tread of offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,942 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 12,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 JVG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

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

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