MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front washer pump slightly fault
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear wiper blade defective
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear door taped
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Front Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre in a deteriorated condition
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
airbag warning light on
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KD55 NLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 KD55 NLM, 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 KD55 NLM registered?
KD55 NLM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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