MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc overheated
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Wiper blade defective
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust flexi worn
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc overheated
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust flexi pipe worn
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen has stone chip
Offside Front Brake disc overheated
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Windscreen has stone chip
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front exhaust flex broken
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal stiff & rubber anti slip worn
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal stiff
headlamp lenses foggy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal stiff
headlamp lenses foggy
clutch pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal stiff to operate
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre low on pressure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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EA05 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 EA05 NVF, 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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EA05 NVF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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