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LD55 WWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,849 mi
Last recorded67,849 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 67,849 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,741 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 66,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,156 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,156 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,692 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 64,692 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,922 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 62,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014 58,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f c.v gaiter is slightly loose

o/s/f brake grabs slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

car is sharp when pulling of possible gearbox

front exhaust flexy is corroded

n/s/r tyre has wear on sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2013 50,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

car is sharp when pulling of possible gearbox

front exhaust flexy is corroded

n/s/r tyre has wear on sidewall

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,006 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

battery went flat on test and negative terminal loose

edge wear to off side front

high viz brake light not working

near side front tyre edges worn

off side front brake slightly binding

off side rear tyre cracking

wipers poor

bad side wall damage to near side front tyre not quite to cords but very close

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,651 miles

centre stop light not working

n/s/f tyre side wall damage cut 165 60r14

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged and worn

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,634 miles

cut to tyre tread off side rear but not deep enough to reach cords

near side front tyre has side wall damage but no cords/ply reached or exposed

objects on mirror and screen removed for test

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,839 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,620 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 WWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

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

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