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LD55 ZGO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,757 mi
Last recorded83,757 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZGO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 83,757 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,401 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 76,606 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 72,485 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 66,877 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,980 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,811 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,677 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 40,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,191 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 21 Sep 2016 37,191 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,923 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 30,707 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Tyre size 165/60R14 75H

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,388 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,165 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre size 165/60R14 75T

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,933 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 11,971 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 ZGO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ZGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 ZGO registered?

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

Is LD55 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZGO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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