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LD55 ZWH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,112 mi
Last recorded50,112 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2026 50,112 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 40,025 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 40,020 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear /x3 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2020 39,255 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front outer C.V. leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating

head lining dropped

Pass 22 May 2018 34,175 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 30,375 miles

battery tied in

tyres getting low and deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2015 28,493 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

offside front A;B;S; sensor ring broken

Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,031 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 21,962 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 18,895 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,226 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 12,380 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 May 2009 12,380 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 ZWH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

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

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