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KN05 NWK

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 NWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2025 120,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 114,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 114,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspensions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 114,052 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 109,194 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,194 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 105,829 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2021 105,829 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Steering suspension and brake system components all corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,570 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 103,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 99,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner only just legal on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

both front worn uneven bald inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2018 99,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split and blowing mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner only just legal on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

both front worn uneven bald inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,315 miles

Nearside Front worn inner / outer edge near wear bars

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside hand brake low effort

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,315 miles

Nearside Front worn inner / outer edge near wear bars

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside hand brake low effort

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear subframe front rubber mounts starting to split

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 95,921 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear subframe front rubber mounts starting to split

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,223 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s rear metal brake pipe to flexy corroded

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Fail 17 Jun 2015 89,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

o/s rear metal brake pipe to flexy corroded

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2014 83,478 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 76,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished bald inner edge

suggest tracking front tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,380 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished bald inner edge

suggest tracking front tyres worn uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,294 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 45,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2010 45,449 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 36,884 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 28,495 miles

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

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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KN05 NWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KN05 NWK, 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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KN05 NWK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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