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LD55 VGK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

33,935 mi
Last recorded33,935 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VGK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,935 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f and n/s/f top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 32,451 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 32,451 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 31,028 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 29,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 25,656 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 23,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,401 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 20,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,332 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,195 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 13,734 miles

advice both rear brake discs pitted .& rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 8,797 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,115 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 5,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 5,471 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 VGK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

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

Is LD55 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VGK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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