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LD55 ZVT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 79,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 76,398 miles

Centre and rear exhaust pipe Corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 May 2017 76,398 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust pipe Corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,246 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 59,418 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 59,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,807 miles

offside rear tyre craccked around sidewall

Fail 30 Sep 2014 56,806 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre craccked around sidewall

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,421 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 51,421 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,846 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2012 44,846 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,469 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 32,772 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 32,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,145 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 ZVT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

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