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MA05 NPU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,814 mi
Last recorded59,814 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NPU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 58,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,263 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 57,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 56,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,697 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,882 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,222 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,444 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 50,440 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 49,282 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,255 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,900 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 33,105 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,495 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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MA05 NPU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA05 NPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MA05 NPU?

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What year was MA05 NPU registered?

MA05 NPU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is MA05 NPU safe to buy?

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