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LD55 YZX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 YZX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 78,758 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced on progressive braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ABS Ring heavily corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing previously damaged or frayed but looks like sealed on edge with glue. advise width slightly narrower at the repaired point and that belt would be better replaced. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management lamp indicates a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Battery secured with cable ties

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalanced on progressive braking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose started to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front ABS Ring heavily corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing previously damaged or frayed but looks like sealed on edge with glue. advise width slightly narrower at the repaired point and that belt would be better replaced. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 74,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted to rear at time of test

engine management light on dash

exhaust system front flexible section deteriated

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 11 May 2016 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear child seat view belt

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

Fail 11 May 2016 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear child seat view belt

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 66,430 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery secured by temporary means

engine manegement light indicates a fault

Fail 7 May 2015 66,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine manegement light indicates a fault

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 3 Jun 2014 63,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight brake bind near side front

Pass 22 May 2013 59,943 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 23,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,506 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 YZX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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