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FH05 NZO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 NZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 84,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 84,308 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen dirty inside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 77,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body work has slight damage.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Body work has slight damage.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 63,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 59,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,673 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 54,635 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 48,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,742 miles

all wipers split

exhaust flexible wires frayed

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,205 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 38,205 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,680 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 NZO 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 FH05 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

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

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