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LD55 ZKC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,617 mi
Last recorded58,617 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 58,617 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 58,516 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated both (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 51,623 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 51,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 45,090 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 40,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 40,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 36,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 30,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 30,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,136 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,102 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

slight marks on screen from old wipers

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 ZKC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZKC, 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 ZKC registered?

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

Is LD55 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZKC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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