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AO05 NPF

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,609 mi
Last recorded55,609 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NPF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,395 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,395 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,961 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 45,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,106 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,106 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 38,051 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,746 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 28,306 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 28,306 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 25,293 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,238 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO05 NPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 NPF, 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 AO05 NPF registered?

AO05 NPF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 NPF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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