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LD55 UYZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,145 mi
Last recorded84,145 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UYZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,145 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2018 84,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2016 73,633 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,254 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch not working

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

165/60 14 75h

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

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch not working

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 51,493 miles

oil level over the maximum level

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,486 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear disc discoloured by heat - probably requires new brake pads

oil leak - oil filter loose (now tightened)

oil level over the maximum level

Fail 28 Sep 2011 46,263 miles

bonnet safty catch not working

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 46,263 miles

Oil leak

bonnet safty catch not working

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,605 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,605 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 34,854 miles

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

off side rear tyre clearly underinflated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 28,974 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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 UYZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

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

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