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LD55 VEW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,592 mi
Last recorded95,592 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 95,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi unit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 95,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi unit (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted taped up (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 94,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 94,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,843 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 93,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 89,615 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 86,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 84,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 84,512 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective secondary catch (8.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe and broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x1 ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,606 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers poor.

Pass 4 Dec 2014 77,844 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 76,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,826 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 73,815 miles

battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,577 miles

battery insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,637 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 28,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 25,885 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 VEW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

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

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