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LD55 ZWJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,375 mi
Last recorded37,375 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 ZWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 37,375 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

osr tyre cracking/perished between tread

Fail 27 Feb 2025 36,833 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osr tyre cracking/perished between tread

Pass 5 Mar 2024 36,040 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 35,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 34,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 34,701 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,939 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,544 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,123 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 28,031 miles

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Nearside front tyre aged

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear road springs very rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2016 28,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Expired tax disc on display

Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

Nearside front tyre aged

Nearside rear tyre aged

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear road springs very rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,473 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre aged

Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,632 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly ageing/perrised

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,632 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre slightly ageing/perrised

surface corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,218 miles

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside rear tyre aged and perished

Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Mar 2011 17,766 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,062 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre side wall cut

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,535 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,371 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 ZWJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

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

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