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LD55 UXO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,462 mi
Last recorded61,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,462 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 55,242 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 42,886 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 38,193 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 32,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,119 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 29,113 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 24,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,642 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 28,635 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Spare tyre missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,421 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 UXO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

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

Is LD55 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 UXO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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