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LD55 ZVC

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 72,972 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Fail 10 May 2022 72,937 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

coolant low

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,100 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 66,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 59,199 miles

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

front sidelamps dim

n/s indicator repeater colour deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low,no tread on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2019 59,177 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction objects on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

front sidelamps dim

n/s indicator repeater colour deteriorated

o/s/f brake binding

o/s/f tyre tread badly worn on inner edge, no visible tread

Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,681 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 52,046 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt(s).

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join - only just met emissions - see print out (7.1.2)

Wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 12 Aug 2016 49,301 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 12 Aug 2016 49,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 2 Nov 2015 46,766 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 46,766 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,327 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper in poor condition, not clearing rear screen effectively

Fail 9 Oct 2014 40,325 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper in poor condition, not clearing rear screen effectively

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,728 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 12 Oct 2012 33,535 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 31 Oct 2011 27,175 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,930 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,506 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 21,506 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,999 miles

off side front tyre, near side front tyre, off side rear tyre, near side rear tyre, are all approaching the legal limit on inner and outer edges

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 ZVC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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