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LD55 YUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,418 mi
Last recorded52,418 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 52,418 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 52,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,304 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 43,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,207 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 30,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 26,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 20,388 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 16,566 miles

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

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

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 YUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YUF, 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 YUF registered?

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

Is LD55 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 YUF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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