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FH05 NZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,564 mi
Last recorded77,564 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,564 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 77,558 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 72,655 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 72,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 63,422 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front, inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 55,236 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 55,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 46,273 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 38,977 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,492 miles

Exhaust flexi section broken

Rear brake discs poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2014 34,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi section broken

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

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,031 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,051 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,767 miles

nearside front brake disc inner face showing signs of wearing thin

offside front brake disc inner face showing signs of wearing thin

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

small crack in front number plate

Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,767 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake disc inner face showing signs of wearing thin

offside front brake disc inner face showing signs of wearing thin

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

small crack in front number plate

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,650 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,518 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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FH05 NZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH05 NZK, 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 FH05 NZK registered?

FH05 NZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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