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AD54 NRJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,063 mi
Last recorded61,063 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 61,063 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 58,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 55,809 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 52,922 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,518 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,146 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 39,482 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 24,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,428 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 19,428 miles

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

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

Alternator belt is slack and squealing

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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AD54 NRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AD54 NRJ, 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 AD54 NRJ registered?

AD54 NRJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is AD54 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 NRJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD54 NRJ have outstanding finance?

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