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LD55 ZKO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,551 mi
Last recorded106,551 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 106,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around underbody areas inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

n/s/f mirror glass missing

slight bind o/s/f

Fail 19 Aug 2026 106,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around underbody areas inner arches

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

n/s/f mirror glass missing

slight bind o/s/f

Pass 19 Aug 2025 106,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 106,327 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

corrosion around underbody areas inner arches and outer sills

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc rear axle and subframes

movement o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounts

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Aug 2023 106,002 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc sub frames.

surafce corrosion around underbody areas inner arches

Pass 27 Jul 2022 105,143 miles

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Fail 27 Jul 2022 105,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

surface corrosion around underbody areas

Pass 20 Aug 2021 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion around underbodt areas and outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 20 Aug 2021 104,464 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion around underbodt areas and outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,334 miles

movement n/s/f top strut mount

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes perished and lifting in cups

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2020 101,334 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

movement n/s/f top strut mount

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes perished and lifting in cups

surface corrosion around underbody areas and outer sills

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,645 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

play in both front top mounts

unable to check brake pads through wheels

Fail 8 Aug 2019 96,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake binding

play in both front top mounts

unable to check brake pads through wheels

Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 77,153 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 76,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,608 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 70,608 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 65,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,060 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 56,269 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 56,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 50,772 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,740 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 35,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 28,505 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 22,238 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 ZKO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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