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LD55 ZTO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

70,022 mi
Last recorded70,022 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 70,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front t rod gaiter

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 68,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose was catching wheel

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 68,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose was catching wheel

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 66,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 66,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,933 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 63,933 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 61,855 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,541 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 59,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking side walls

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,103 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 58,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 56,117 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,488 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 53,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,010 miles

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 15 Mar 2012 46,264 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Mar 2012 46,264 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,346 miles

brake peddle rubber just starting to wear threw ..air bag light on . eye level brake light inop

Fail 4 Mar 2011 40,346 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake peddle rubber just starting to wear threw ..air bag light on . eye level brake light inop

Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

air bag light on

center brake light imopp

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,087 miles

hand brake need slight adj

Pass 26 Jan 2009 27,824 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,037 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 ZTO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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