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LD55 ZTP

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,778 mi
Last recorded81,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZTP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,778 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 81,778 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 78,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 74,784 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs wear

Pass 1 Feb 2022 71,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 68,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,422 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,343 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,452 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & Offside front top mounts

Nearside outer cv boot perished & leaking

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 53,339 miles

Nearside & offside front top mounts

Offside front link-bar dust covers

Offside front tyre

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,262 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 49,262 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 37,550 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres cracking on s/walls

temporary mirrors offside

windscreen marked

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,372 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,104 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,556 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 18,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,930 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 ZTP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZTP, 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 ZTP registered?

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

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