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LD55 ZTS

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

131,732 mi
Last recorded131,732 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 131,732 miles

A little corrosion starting in offside sill at rear end

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 131,719 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

A little corrosion starting in offside sill at rear end

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,400 miles

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 126,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 118,271 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 109,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring. (3.4.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 109,540 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up ring. (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 100,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 100,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,006 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 91,003 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 81,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,633 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 72,437 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 72,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 61,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Aug 2012 61,233 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 48,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 48,975 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,802 miles

High level stop light not working

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,275 miles

NSR TYRE HAS RUNFLAT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Fail 25 Aug 2009 26,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

NSR TYRE HAS RUNFLAT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,403 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 ZTS is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

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

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