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LD55 JWE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 87,542 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 87,522 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,929 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Oct 2023 84,133 miles

both front coil springs badly corroded

both rear coil springs severely corroded

brake pedal travel long (pads starting to get low front and rear)

clutch worn and pedal sticky in movement

severe engine oil leak (multiple places including rear main oil seal)

Fail 25 Sep 2023 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

both front coil springs badly corroded

both rear coil springs severely corroded

brake pedal travel long (pads starting to get low front and rear)

clutch worn and pedal sticky in movement

severe engine oil leak (multiple places including rear main oil seal)

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,671 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 79,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,859 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,243 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,630 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 60,875 miles

both rear wheel rims dented

Fail 15 Sep 2016 60,865 miles

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear wheel rims dented

Pass 21 Sep 2015 56,249 miles

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,357 miles

slight distortion to both rear wheel rims

slight play in both front top suspension mountings

Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,287 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,217 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,575 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 JWE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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