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LD55 ZNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,170 mi
Last recorded104,170 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 104,170 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 91,265 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 91,130 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,415 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 77,794 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 69,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 62,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 62,834 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

difficult to inspect brake disc and pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre cracking and has sidewall damage

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 51,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

difficult to inspect brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front and nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tyre tread and has cracking

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

Fail 29 Sep 2014 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tyre tread and has cracking

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

Pass 23 Sep 2013 41,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,221 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,548 miles

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from edge

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly wearing on the inner tread

Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from edge

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

offside front tyre slightly wearing on the inner tread

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,780 miles

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

Oil leak

difficult to inspect front and rear brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to look inside

nearside rear tyre showing signs of slight cracking in sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,920 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 19,920 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,384 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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