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LD55 JWV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 76,087 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,081 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Unable to open flap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,389 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Axle Corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt + lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Axle Corroded

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded offside + nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,521 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 55,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,939 miles

Oil leak ()

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Fail 25 Oct 2016 46,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe snapped (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

slight bind on o/s/f wheel

Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,217 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,214 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,871 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 26,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 24,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,773 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

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 JWV 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 68.2%.

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

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