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LD55 VFP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,064 mi
Last recorded101,064 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VFP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 95,399 miles

corroded ( coil springs, brake pipe ,)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 95,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corroded ( coil springs, brake pipe ,)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 89,152 miles

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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,489 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor missing (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 66,607 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch operation heavy

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,782 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 59,590 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wash innop

windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 53,558 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear screen wash innop

Pass 22 Sep 2010 45,702 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to split/crack

Fail 22 Sep 2010 45,702 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to split/crack

Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,763 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 38,749 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 29,977 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 VFP 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 VFP, 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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LD55 VFP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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