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LD55 ZPN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 85,799 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 85,794 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,516 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit heavily worn outer shoulder 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm worn inner shoulder 1656014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres has outer sidewall damage

Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,453 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,583 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,095 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 53,380 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 48,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,191 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 37,826 miles

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

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

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

coolant level needs top up

Pass 12 Nov 2009 30,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 22,901 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,086 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 ZPN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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