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LD55 VGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,692 mi
Last recorded55,692 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,692 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 55,138 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,405 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,004 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 46,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,852 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 34,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 30,123 miles

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

unable to see rear brake pad condition

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both wiper blades split

brake fluid low in resevoir

rear brakes binding recomend erly attention

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 16,282 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 16,278 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jan 2010 8,515 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,955 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 VGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

LD55 VGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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