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LN54 GDV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,927 mi
Last recorded59,927 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 GDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished ,plus becoming out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 5 Aug 2025 59,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished ,plus becoming out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting to inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to parts of exhaust system, pipe split

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,355 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Sep 2024 51,335 miles

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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,341 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 43,950 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,974 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,472 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 31,356 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs heavily corroded on faces

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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LN54 GDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN54 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN54 GDV registered?

LN54 GDV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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