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LD55 WVZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,570 mi
Last recorded84,570 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 84,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 79,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Rear clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,953 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Hand Brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Foot brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 47,205 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,464 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has slight distorsion in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

offside rear tyre has slight distorsion in tread

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 26 Oct 2012 30,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,071 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,470 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 7,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 6,372 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 WVZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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