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LD55 ZKM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,652 mi
Last recorded72,652 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 72,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,182 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,814 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 69,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,374 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 68,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,646 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,435 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,419 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,628 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 64,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres in poor condition

exhaust corroded

rear washer inop

rear wiper

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,680 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,631 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 47,631 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,254 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,461 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 ZKM 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 78.3%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

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

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