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HN05 NTJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 85,688 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,796 miles

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

front reluctor rings corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2015 75,281 miles

front tyres wearing out on inner edge

offside front reluctor ring deteriorating

offside rear road spring corroding

Fail 11 Dec 2015 75,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres wearing out on inner edge

offside front reluctor ring deteriorating

offside rear road spring corroding

Fail 10 Dec 2014 70,516 miles

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

offside front reluctor ring corroded/split.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 70,516 miles

offside front reluctor ring corroded/split.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 66,182 miles

there was no oil in engine.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,525 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipe damp

Fail 1 Dec 2011 57,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering pipe damp

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,520 miles

offside wiper blade deteriorating.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 47,719 miles

inner set of front and rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,610 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,616 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 NTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ registered?

HN05 NTJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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