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LD55 ZJX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

66,941 mi
Last recorded66,941 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZJX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 66,941 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,165 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 63,165 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 58,564 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear beam corroded

Fail 24 May 2023 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear beam corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 51,320 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary not working (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

undersealed

Fail 17 May 2022 51,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator no longer able to see depth of friction material (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing to the extent that you can just about see wire or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing to the extent that you can just about see wire or cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary not working (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing due to age 2005 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 28,429 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 24,762 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 19,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,956 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 12,845 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 11,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 10,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,498 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 8,466 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 7,106 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 4,998 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 ZJX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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