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LD55 VEP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VEP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 92,515 miles

Engine mil light on

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)

Oil leak/staining on engine

Very slight bind o/s/r wheel

n/s/f wheel rim - outer lip slightly dented

Fail 2 Jan 2015 92,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine mil light on

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)

Oil leak/staining on engine

Very slight bind o/s/r wheel

n/s/f wheel rim - outer lip slightly dented

Pass 14 Dec 2013 82,080 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Dec 2012 70,812 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 64,770 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,331 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 60,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 49,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,439 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres slightly 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 VEP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 VEP registered?

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

Is LD55 VEP safe to buy?

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