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MA05 NRX

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,679 miles

Front screen chipped

Offside Front Upper suspension mounting play

Rear wiper worn

corrosion to brake pipes, suspension & hub components

very little reserve travel on hand brake

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,860 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both side. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,220 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,135 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 37,350 miles

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jul 2012 32,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,237 miles

front discs worn

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,915 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,091 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 15,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 NRX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 NRX, 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

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What year was MA05 NRX registered?

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

Is MA05 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 NRX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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