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LD55 ZVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,683 mi
Last recorded67,683 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

windscreen washer bottle slightly leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2024 51,796 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 51,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chip n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 36,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes slight perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

rear panel slightly damaged behind bumper

Pass 11 Feb 2022 25,534 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 23,579 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 23,579 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All four of them. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2019 23,455 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,302 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,177 miles

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2016 22,913 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 22,485 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,014 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 15,470 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 11,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,581 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 ZVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR registered?

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

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