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FH54 NVB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,670 mi
Last recorded92,670 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NVB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 92,670 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damage

Fail 22 Jan 2020 92,670 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and front flexi breaking up (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damage

Pass 19 Jan 2019 87,808 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Fail 19 Jan 2019 87,808 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi joint breaking up

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,776 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

n/s/f accident damage

Fail 2 Feb 2018 84,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light inop

n/s/f accident damage

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f arm rear bush deteriorated - not excessive

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 80,332 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/s/f arm rear bush deteriorated - not excessive

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/r parking brake mechanism on caliper is seized

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

Bonnet latch seized

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 74,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 67,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 67,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 60,451 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 60,451 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,900 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,944 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,314 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 23,567 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 17,083 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,392 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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FH54 NVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH54 NVB, 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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FH54 NVB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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