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LD55 WXX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,011 mi
Last recorded39,011 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 WXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 39,011 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 39,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 37,394 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 35,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 33,867 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 33,143 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 33,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 32,657 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 30,871 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 29,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 28,643 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 26,623 miles

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both front upper bush slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall perished all round

Fail 5 Jan 2016 26,620 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper split (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both front upper bush slight movement (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall perished all round

Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,055 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 22,666 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 18,172 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 18,172 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 12,621 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,783 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 WXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

LD55 WXX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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