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K31 NJH

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 NJH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,193 miles

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

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,568 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 67,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,015 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 66,012 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,589 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 64,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,274 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 63,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 61,994 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 58,942 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,479 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 52,521 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 52,521 miles

Stop lamp not working Top light (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,612 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 48,608 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 44,073 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 44,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,130 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,530 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,804 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,174 miles

centre rear seat belt not checked as clip not in position

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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K31 NJH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K31 NJH, 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 K31 NJH registered?

K31 NJH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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