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ML05 NAA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,722 mi
Last recorded93,722 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 NAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 93,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 93,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 90,881 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 86,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 86,153 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 82,202 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively bothsides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 79,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 74,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 69,741 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,525 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,481 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,222 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 36,733 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,590 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 31,590 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,853 miles

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 22 Jul 2008 16,580 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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ML05 NAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ML05 NAA, 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 ML05 NAA registered?

ML05 NAA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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