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HN05 NTG

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NTG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 100,593 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Limited visibility through wheels

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2020 95,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 95,317 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,236 miles

both front headlights slightly tarnished

Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 5 Jun 2018 82,239 miles

Offside front tyre perished

Poor headlamp beam patterns

Pass 5 Jun 2017 77,901 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 77,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 74,479 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,479 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 71,080 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front discs and pads worn

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 69,005 miles

both front top mounts slight lift

cannot see brake pads all round

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2013 65,098 miles

front discs and pads low

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 59,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 42,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,587 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,392 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,606 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 NTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HN05 NTG, 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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HN05 NTG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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