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LD55 JWA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,885 mi
Last recorded105,885 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 JWA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,885 miles

parking brake efforts not great-parking brake lever travel getting high,rear brake judder-delayed parking brake response-investigate,front shocker top mounts deteriorating

rear wiper arm damaged,front reg plate deteriorating,oil leak/spills,front-rear brake discs deteriorating-rusty-judder,passenger front inner driveshaft boot damp-deteriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2019 105,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high-test stopped revs hunting (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod pin broken (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

parking brake efforts not great-parking brake lever travel getting high,rear brake judder-delayed parking brake response-investigate,front shocker top mounts deteriorating

rear wiper arm damaged,front reg plate deteriorating,oil leak/spills,front-rear brake discs deteriorating-rusty-judder,passenger front inner driveshaft boot damp-deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2018 102,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 102,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,237 miles

Coolant leak radiator and hose fixing deterioated ()

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

Oil leak severe leak bellhousing area ()

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 95,237 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested engine missfiring (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midlle and rear section broke (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired osr cable insecure (3.1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Coolant leak radiator and hose fixing deterioated ()

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

Oil leak severe leak bellhousing area ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 91,603 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust system corroded

headlamp just in aim

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 91,601 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust system corroded

headlamp just in aim

oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,476 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,475 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,537 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 54,529 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 43,529 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2010 34,352 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 34,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,299 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,944 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 JWA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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