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LD55 ZGB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZGB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 118,666 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 118,666 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect refitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fitted new bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 115,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 115,716 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 109,085 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 109,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,040 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 100,991 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

High level stoplamp not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,526 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 86,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,227 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 74,883 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,339 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 ZGB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

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

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