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LD55 WVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,219 mi
Last recorded45,219 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,219 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 45,219 miles

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 41,382 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 41,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake binding hub bent disc catching (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 37,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have edge wear

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,536 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,530 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 31,530 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 36,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,271 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 28,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 25,503 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,407 miles

nsf tyre on limit

Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,525 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 WVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD55 WVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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