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LD55 YSE

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,550 mi
Last recorded69,550 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 69,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted , failing Lambda , due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer clamped joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 60,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 60,523 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 52,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 46,372 miles

age related surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,199 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 29,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 21,182 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 16,497 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2017 12,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 10,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 10,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,647 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 9,020 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fatigue cracks on sidewall of n/s rear tyre

o/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate on end

Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,030 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,349 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 4,822 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,102 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 4,102 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,085 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 YSE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc 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 YSE, 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 YSE registered?

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

Is LD55 YSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 YSE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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