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KD55 NLX

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

64,482 mi
Last recorded64,482 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,482 miles

Central Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre under inflated ()

Fail 27 Nov 2020 64,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre under inflated ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 59,024 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts worn

Fail 10 Dec 2019 59,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

o/s and n/s/f strut top mounts worn

Pass 9 Jan 2019 53,252 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2019 53,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,118 miles

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 43,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 41,929 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to service limits

Brake pedal pad worn

N/s/r seat belt slow operation

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Some wear in front macpherson strut upper mountings

Underside dirty

Fail 20 Jan 2015 41,920 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Both front tyres worn unevenly and close to service limits

Brake pedal pad worn

N/s/r seat belt slow operation

Some wear in front macpherson strut upper mountings

Underside dirty

Fail 15 Jan 2015 41,907 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose,advise serice or repair

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn and split

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,298 miles

Airbag warning flashed on during test

Brake pedal antislip worn

Light corrosion to subframes and suspension components

Service wear to front brake discs

Various small chips on windscreen

Wear anf freeplay to both front macpherson strut upper mounting

Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,825 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pedal antislip worn

Plastic sill covers and wheel arch liners preventing full examination

Some uneven application and inbalance to front brakes

Some wear and lift in both macpherson strut top mountings

Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,353 miles

Curb damage to n/s/r road wheel

Wear movement to n/s/f mcpherson strut top

Fail 13 Dec 2011 28,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyre carcasses deteriorating

Curb damage to n/s/r road wheel

Front n/s brake pads worn close to limits

Some uneven application to front brakes

Wear movement to n/s/f mcpherson strut top

Fail 10 Dec 2010 22,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/s aim pattern poor

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,712 miles

O/s aim pattern poor

Plastic covers preventing full examination of structure

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,089 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,349 miles

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

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

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 NLX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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