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LD55 ZNP

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZNP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 109,210 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,433 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 97,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 87,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 87,132 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,272 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2015 71,562 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2015 71,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 65,891 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 65,866 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 34,483 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

offside rear tyre outer wall cracks

Fail 4 Mar 2010 34,483 miles

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber has a slight leak

offside rear tyre outer wall cracks

Pass 16 Feb 2009 24,442 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 24,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 ZNP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

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

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