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LD55 ZKE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,180 mi
Last recorded77,180 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 77,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows slight damage.

off side front wheel rim shows slight distortion.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Fail 9 Feb 2018 77,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall area. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

off side front tyre outer side wall shows slight damage.

off side front wheel rim shows slight distortion.

off side rear brakes are binding on.

rear central upper stop lamp is inoperative but cannot prove that it is wired up without dismantling.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 63,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 48,196 miles

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

Fail 8 Jan 2016 48,196 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

near side front tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

near side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

near side front wiper blade rubber is extensively deteriorated/split.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side front wiper blade is smearing the screen.

off side front wiper blade rubber is extensively deteriorated/split.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,152 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,152 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine light on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,330 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)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Nov 2011

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,262 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 18,465 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,158 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 ZKE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

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