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LD55 YNP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

71,071 mi
Last recorded71,071 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YNP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 71,071 miles

Headlight beam images poor

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 71,071 miles

Headlight beam images poor

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,304 miles

General corrosion to underside

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))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 70,301 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

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))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 69,419 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 68,407 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Various corroded components

Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,096 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 65,906 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 65,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a hole in it prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,392 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

clutch pedal rubber worn

front tyres perished and worn on edges - advise replacement soon

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp lense poor

offside trackrod end dust boot perished

rear wiper split

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,392 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

clutch pedal rubber worn

front tyres perished and worn on edges - advise replacement soon

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside rear tyre perished

offside headlamp lense poor

offside trackrod end dust boot perished

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,389 miles

front tyres are perished and worn on edges

offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings are worn

suspect rear brake pads are getting low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front tyres are perished and worn on edges

offside front and nearside front suspension strut top mountings are worn

offside rear wheel trim missing

suspect rear brake pads are getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,587 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,587 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 46,542 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

various body defects

Pass 25 Oct 2014 46,542 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

various body defects

Pass 22 Oct 2013 41,223 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn

rear brake pads getting low

various minor body damage

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,799 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 35,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,849 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 27,040 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,687 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 YNP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 YNP, 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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LD55 YNP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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