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LD55 ZKP

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,543 mi
Last recorded111,543 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZKP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 111,543 miles

advise slight play/movement in both front upper strut top mount areas

Fail 18 Sep 2019 111,543 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal with pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise slight play/movement in both front upper strut top mount areas

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 18 Sep 2017 92,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 82,724 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 82,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,035 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,032 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,119 miles

Check Engine Light Intermittently Illuminates

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Secondry Bonnet Catch lubricated and freed off

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,377 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Aug 2013 56,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2011 30,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,295 miles

neasside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and age cracking

Fail 14 Jan 2011 26,295 miles

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

neasside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage and age cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2010 20,681 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 15,378 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 ZKP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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