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LD55 VGL

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil + transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 98,883 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil + transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,859 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 95,058 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 94,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 85,552 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 81,026 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 81,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 77,355 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 70,622 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,207 miles

wear in offside front strut top mount

Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,207 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre nailed on inner edge and cracking

wear in offside front strut top mount

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,770 miles

slight damage on nearside front inner wheel rim

Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,256 miles

slight wear in offside front strut top mount

slight weeping on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 13 Oct 2011 43,338 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 33,793 miles

wear in offside front strut top mount

Pass 7 Oct 2009 24,827 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,976 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 VGL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

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