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LD55 ZVA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,504 mi
Last recorded68,504 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 68,504 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 66,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 63,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 26 May 2020 61,419 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 61,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 59,363 miles

Offside Front top macpherson strut mounting slight movement

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 May 2018 56,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,043 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,644 miles

Brake pads difficult to see due to wheel trims fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 49,321 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 47,400 miles

could not see front and rear brakes

Fail 19 May 2014 47,399 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

could not see front and rear brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2013 45,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,942 miles

unable to check brake pads

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,704 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,672 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,495 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 ZVA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

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

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