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LD55 ZLY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,905 mi
Last recorded53,905 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,905 miles

Bonnet safety catch inoperative

Boot struts are weak

Brake fluid is dark

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 51,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 51,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 49,231 miles

Boot struts are weak

Corrosion nearside boot floor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,246 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,343 miles

Bonnet safety catch inop

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 44,002 miles

Corrosion to offside rear lower shock absorber mounting [axle]

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,682 miles

21% brake imbalance rear axle

Front wiper blades are worn

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

OIL LEAK [filter]

Pass 18 Dec 2018 39,999 miles

Heavy oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,514 miles

OIL LEAK [filter]

Fail 12 Dec 2017 37,514 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

OIL LEAK [filter]

Pass 15 Dec 2016 34,719 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,852 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 28,589 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise check tracking

Pass 10 Dec 2014 28,589 miles

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

Oil leak

advise check tracking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 25,554 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2012 22,905 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

bonnet safe catch was seized

oil leak [filter]

Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,905 miles

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

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

bonnet safe catch was seized

oil leak [filter]

Fail 14 Dec 2011 19,975 miles

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

bonnet safety catch faulty

both front tyres were under inflated + close to legal limit

Pass 14 Dec 2011 19,975 miles

bonnet safety catch faulty

both front tyres were under inflated + close to legal limit

Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,813 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close ot legal limit (2mm)

slightly to much oil in engine

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 ZLY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

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

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