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FY55 NVD

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,778 mi
Last recorded54,778 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NVD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 54,778 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 54,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 52,917 miles

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

offside front reluctor ring broken

Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,917 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front reluctor ring broken

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,210 miles

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

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,210 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f reluctor ring broken

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,415 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 40,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FY55 NVD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY55 NVD, 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 FY55 NVD registered?

FY55 NVD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FY55 NVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 NVD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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