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LD55 YLM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,168 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,548 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,627 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 76,627 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,937 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,349 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 52,629 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 52,629 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

perishing in both rear tyres

slight damage to both front tyre outer walls

Fail 30 Sep 2009 43,692 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

cuts n/s/f tyre wall

slight bend o/s/r wheel rim

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,274 miles

Damage to both front tyre outer sidewalls.

Damage to both front wheels.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 YLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

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

Is LD55 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 YLM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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