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LD55 YTE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

37,055 mi
Last recorded37,055 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 37,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3 x nails ()

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 29,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 18,382 miles

nearside and offside steering rack gaiter clip slightly loose but gaiter is secure on lock to lock turns

nearside rear road wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 30 Sep 2015 18,382 miles

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

nearside and offside steering rack gaiter clip slightly loose but gaiter is secure on lock to lock turns

nearside rear road wheel stiff when rotated by hand

Fail 29 Sep 2015 18,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 17,463 miles

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

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,712 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 15,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 21 Sep 2013 15,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 27 Sep 2012 14,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 12,776 miles

Both front wiper bladea smearing slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2010 11,190 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 165/60R14T

Pass 10 Sep 2009 9,032 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2009 9,032 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,254 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 YTE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

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

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