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LD55 ZGF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,054 mi
Last recorded103,054 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,054 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,809 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 96,809 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,772 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,594 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 22 Dec 2016 71,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 66,156 miles

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 66,156 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,658 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 52,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,878 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 45,763 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 38,330 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 17,887 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 ZGF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

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

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