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DF54 NFC

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

45,982 mi
Last recorded45,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 45,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 45,969 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60R14 75T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,437 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,437 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 43,370 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 43,370 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 165/60R14 75H

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 165/60R14 75H

engine light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,260 miles

engine light on.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 38,614 miles

engine light on.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,790 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 36,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 26 Jan 2013 34,939 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,443 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 30,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,198 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,749 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,749 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,195 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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DF54 NFC is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DF54 NFC, 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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DF54 NFC is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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