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FL55 NVO

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,801 mi
Last recorded77,801 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NVO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 77,801 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

inner and outersills corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,436 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outersills corroding

outersills corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2019 71,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner and outersills corroding

outersills corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,133 miles

outersills corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2017 63,965 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 136,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,162 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,160 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 58,687 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,132 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

Fail 3 Sep 2014 50,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,151 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,765 miles

advise rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2012 40,429 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,269 miles

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,354 miles

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,484 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,698 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,698 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FL55 NVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL55 NVO, 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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FL55 NVO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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