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HN05 NJV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,159 mi
Last recorded95,159 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 95,159 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 92,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 92,659 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 92,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective bolt loose (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Rear brake disc overheated (discoloured)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inside (STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 2 Mar 2020 90,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 90,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 85,269 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,963 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)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,963 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,355 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,842 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,842 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 35,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 35,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 35,105 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,105 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,612 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 13,259 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 13,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HN05 NJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

HN05 NJV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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