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LD55 VFJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,943 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated at edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

Rear coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 70,122 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 70,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,919 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 64,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 49,782 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,133 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 22,102 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has tempory repair

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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 VFJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

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

Is LD55 VFJ safe to buy?

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