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LD55 ZVW

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,362 mi
Last recorded82,362 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 82,362 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 82,351 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,042 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2021 73,039 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate insecure letter loose (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has slight play

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2020 63,387 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has slight play

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,057 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 55,400 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 48,837 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 44,174 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,163 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 24,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,217 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 16,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 29 Sep 2008 16,867 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)

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 ZVW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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