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LD55 ZMX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZMX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,013 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 126,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 106,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 92,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil residue on lower engine bay

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

Slight brake bind on nearside rear

Fail 18 Dec 2015 91,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front wiper blade smearing slightly

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil residue on lower engine bay

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

Slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 8 Jan 2015 76,849 miles

EML displayed on instrument panel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to nearside rear light cluster

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear side / stop light intensity incorrect - suspect bulb incorrectly fitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism stiff

Fail 27 Dec 2014 96,639 miles

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

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

EML displayed on instrument panel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to nearside rear light cluster

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear side / stop light intensity incorrect - suspect bulb incorrectly fitted

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear seatbelt locking mechanism stiff

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,940 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)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,921 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perrishing on outer side wall

n/s rear brake slightly binding

n/s rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,902 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 27,985 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,218 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 15,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZMX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

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

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