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LD55 ZKL

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,962 mi
Last recorded112,962 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 112,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,068 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,974 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 105,974 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (2.4.C.1b)

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

brake warning/handbrake light on

Fail 13 Jan 2018 101,365 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both)(ADVANCED (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (2.4.C.1b)

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

brake warning/handbrake light on

high level brake light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 92,300 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 82,168 miles

Centre Brake light inop

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel binding slightly

Fail 29 Sep 2014 73,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,642 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on edges

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,416 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f brake disc discoloured

Fail 30 Sep 2013 64,416 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to exhaust

o/s/f brake disc discoloured

Pass 29 Sep 2012 59,297 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,277 miles

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

off side rear brakes squeel, advise checking thier condition asap

Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,405 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,934 miles

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

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 ZKL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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