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LD55 ZNY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

121,705 mi
Last recorded121,705 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZNY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 121,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,493 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,486 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,158 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 107,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 101,717 miles

both front tyres 165/65x14,both rear tyres 165/60x14

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2014 101,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 165/65x14,both rear tyres 165/60x14

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,885 miles

battery insecure . front exhaust flexi in poor condition but not leaking

Fail 21 Feb 2013 95,883 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure . front exhaust flexi in poor condition but not leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,314 miles

battery insecure

Fail 17 Feb 2012 79,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,649 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 61,649 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outer edge

some wear on front brake discs and pads

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,135 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 ZNY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 ZNY, 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 ZNY registered?

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

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