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LD55 ZBG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,805 mi
Last recorded60,805 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZBG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,805 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 56,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 56,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,839 miles

clip missing off offside handbrake cable

Fail 30 Apr 2013 52,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clip missing off offside handbrake cable

Fail 11 Apr 2012 47,922 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,922 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 44,257 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,025 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 31,503 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 31,503 miles

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

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

advise wheel alignment check

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 ZBG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG registered?

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

Is LD55 ZBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZBG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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