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LD55 ZGX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZGX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 88,618 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 88,618 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 78,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both OSF & NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 76,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,033 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 74,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover deteriorated on nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Offside tyre inner wall damaged (split) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at joint for rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 71,750 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover deteriorated on nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside rear shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Offside tyre inner wall damaged (split) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust has slight leak at joint for rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 64,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 56,464 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 56,464 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 52,046 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 47,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 44,414 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 8 Jun 2015 44,414 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,752 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,842 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 22,808 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

off side front tyre worn on wdges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,566 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 ZGX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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