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HN05 NJJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,471 mi
Last recorded91,471 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 91,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,097 miles

Nearside 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))

slight damage o/s/r light lens

Fail 28 Oct 2019 84,097 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

slight damage o/s/r light lens

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,016 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,098 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight bind offside rear brake..

Fail 20 Oct 2017 70,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight bind offside rear brake..

Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,786 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 58,786 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,779 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,673 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,119 miles

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

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

offside front ball joint boot split

slight lift in offside front top strut mount

Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,119 miles

offside front ball joint boot split

slight lift in offside front top strut mount

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,581 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 46,148 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 36,478 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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HN05 NJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN05 NJJ, 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 HN05 NJJ registered?

HN05 NJJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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