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KD55 NLU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,744 mi
Last recorded64,744 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 NLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 64,744 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 64,744 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 63,733 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 62,484 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,553 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,553 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 60,554 miles

Clutch pedal extremely heavy/requires attention

Fail 31 Aug 2021 60,554 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Clutch pedal extremely heavy/requires attention

Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r inner wheel rim bent

slight bind at n/s/f and n/s/r brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2018 55,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,430 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit

o/s handbrake effort poor

Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 47,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,552 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 44,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 40,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 40,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,527 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 36,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front wiper blade has split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 32,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,972 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 23,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,016 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,543 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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KD55 NLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

KD55 NLU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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