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MA05 NTL

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,357 mi
Last recorded49,357 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 NTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 49,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,075 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose furrell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 44,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose furrell (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose furrell (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 44,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 43,207 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 43,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,614 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 40,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,453 miles

battery inscure

Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,959 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2009 20,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 16,107 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 NTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NTL, 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 MA05 NTL registered?

MA05 NTL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 NTL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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