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LD55 JWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,212 mi
Last recorded135,212 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 135,212 miles

brake pipes showing corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper missing

recommend a thorough brakes inspection

registration plates slightly deteriorated

slight play detected in near side front rack arm / track rod end

tyres front and rear axles different sizes

Fail 21 Jul 2025 135,212 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front brakes discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear tyres near side and off side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes showing corrosion

oil leak

rear wiper missing

recommend a thorough brakes inspection

registration plates slightly deteriorated

slight play detected in near side front rack arm / track rod end

tyres front and rear axles different sizes

Pass 16 Jul 2024 125,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 125,991 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 116,290 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 96,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 96,387 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,522 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 68,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,459 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 53,434 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,365 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 51,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,304 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,771 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE GETTIN G LOW ON OUTER EDGES +NAIL IN TYRE

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,190 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 16,889 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 JWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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