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LD55 YXL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,020 miles

Offside Rear door & outer sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,016 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear door & outer sill damaged

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,397 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 73,397 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,575 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 61,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,692 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

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)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,692 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 47,312 miles

Both rear wheels have manual bind

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2012 47,312 miles

Both rear wheels have manual bind

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,345 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc(s) slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2010 25,555 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,781 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 YXL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

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

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