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LD55 ZCK

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,233 mi
Last recorded26,233 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZCK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 26,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm + worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 14,885 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 11,018 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 10,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 9,561 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 9,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 8,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 7,575 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 7,093 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 6,909 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 6,495 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 6,038 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 5,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 5,122 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 4,655 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 41,110 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 41,110 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 3,579 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 2,951 miles

both front seat mounts have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2008 1,929 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 ZCK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZCK, 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 ZCK registered?

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

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