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LD55 XPW

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,476 mi
Last recorded62,476 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XPW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 62,476 miles

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

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

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

Underbody suspension/subframe corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 60,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 53,869 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 50,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front brakes worn and binding slightly.

Pass 11 Dec 2021 46,221 miles

rear tyres perished.

Fail 9 Dec 2021 46,191 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 43,841 miles

front and rear brakes worn and corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 43,841 miles

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

front and rear brakes worn and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 41,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 36,829 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 36,736 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread depth very poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,063 miles

both front tyres are worn low

Pass 9 Dec 2016 28,855 miles

both front suspension top mountings are noisey

Fail 9 Dec 2016 28,854 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front suspension top mountings are noisey

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,354 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

slight play in front suspension top mountings

Fail 8 Dec 2014 20,578 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 20,578 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,151 miles

O/s/f wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Dec 2013 17,151 miles

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

O/s/f wiper blade worn

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 14,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,142 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 11,542 miles

front tyres tread 2-3mm

Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 4,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 3,883 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 XPW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

LD55 XPW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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