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LD55 YLN

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,472 mi
Last recorded70,472 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,472 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Fail 2 Oct 2019 70,472 miles

Offside Front 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))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level over maximum on dipstick

Pass 1 Oct 2018 69,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,054 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 69,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,567 miles

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing screen

engine management light on dash

slight exhaust blow from rear join

Fail 29 Sep 2016 66,567 miles

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

Offside Front wiper split but still clearing screen

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

engine management light on dash

slight exhaust blow from rear join

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,936 miles

Engine light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,936 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ANTI ROLL BAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine light on

Pass 15 Oct 2013 50,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight blow

Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,839 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust system in poor condition and has slight blow

Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,781 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 46,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,152 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 18,152 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,329 miles

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 YLN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

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

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