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LD55 YXR

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,209 mi
Last recorded67,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,209 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides only just preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 67,209 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides only just preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,406 miles

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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,587 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 49,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 42,777 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 42,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 37,054 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 37,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 30,980 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,851 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,733 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,727 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 27,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear signs of separation

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 24,963 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 24,963 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,989 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 21,149 miles

both wipers smeary

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,436 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,847 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 16,103 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 10,954 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 YXR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

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

Is LD55 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 YXR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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