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LD55 ZLE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,676 mi
Last recorded71,676 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 71,676 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover split, rubber slightly perishing

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 71,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavy perishing splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover split, rubber slightly perishing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,595 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 66,550 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,944 miles

Nearside Rear caliper sticking slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 57,943 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 57,943 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,205 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 54,205 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

cambelt cover unsecure (rubbing on water pump pully)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 49,996 miles

both front brake discs heavily worn

front wipers smear

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,895 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

centre brake lamp not working

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2010 20,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 19,474 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 13,559 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 13,514 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZLE 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 73.7%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

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

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