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LD55 LGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 78,214 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 78,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195.45.15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/sfront tyre has some sidewall damege

slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Mar 2016 71,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/sfront tyre has some sidewall damege

slight noise in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,013 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,826 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,927 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 57,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,130 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,624 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,361 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,040 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 LGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

LD55 LGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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