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LD55 ZPE

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,698 mi
Last recorded71,698 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 71,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 69,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 66,962 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,078 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,606 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,988 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,758 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 47,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres starting to perish

slight bine front brake

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,578 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight bined near side rear brake

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,910 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,187 miles

nearside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,127 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 13,519 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 ZPE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

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

Is LD55 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZPE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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