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LD55 ZVN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

57,332 mi
Last recorded57,332 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 57,332 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 51,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 48,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2023 48,600 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 46,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer shoulder of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 44,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 44,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s/f & n/s/f (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 41,122 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 41,122 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,138 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge un even wear

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

all 4 tyres cracking no cords/ply exposed

Pass 28 Mar 2016 30,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 25,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 22,157 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewall crack

Pass 22 Mar 2012 19,773 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 19,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,310 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 14,401 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,050 miles

judder on o/s rear brake

Fail 9 Dec 2008 12,050 miles

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

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

judder on o/s rear brake

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 ZVN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZVN, 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 ZVN registered?

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

Is LD55 ZVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 ZVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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