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LD55 JWF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 73,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,329 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,228 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 57,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 57,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 49,954 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 48,390 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 48,390 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,409 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,024 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 42,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,928 miles

N/S/F tyre worn flat on inner edge of tread.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,323 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres low on inner tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,032 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 26,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,103 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 JWF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

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

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