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LD55 ZDC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

112,295 mi
Last recorded112,295 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 112,295 miles

Clutch in very poor condition and requires attention

Fail 20 Nov 2024 112,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge damaged edges worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe next to exhaust (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch in very poor condition and requires attention

Pass 17 Nov 2023 107,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 107,785 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,188 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 103,800 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 103,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Top mount slightly worn

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

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Top mount slightly worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Top mount slightly worn

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,016 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 87,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 80,136 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,093 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,566 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on inner shoulders

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

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

o/s rear tyre is perishing

unable to clearly see the front and rear brake pads through the wheel trims

Pass 19 Nov 2014 55,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,605 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 45,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,873 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 25,691 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 22,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,150 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 11,707 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 11,707 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 ZDC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZDC, 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 ZDC registered?

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

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