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MM05 NVR

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,981 mi
Last recorded108,981 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 NVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,981 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENS OPAQUE

Fail 5 Mar 2025 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP LENS OPAQUE

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,894 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,225 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OPENS ON LOCK (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 104,323 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI FLANGE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 104,323 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour ORANGE BULB REQ AND LENS MISSING (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXI FLANGE CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 218,326 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 102,822 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 101,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,767 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,260 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 94,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 91,331 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 91,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,185 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 69,327 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 69,327 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,179 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 28 May 2011 47,179 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light inop

Pass 28 May 2010 39,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre evidence of impact damage

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

O/S/R tyre run flat

Pass 22 May 2009 32,021 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 32,021 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,771 miles

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

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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MM05 NVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MM05 NVR, 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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MM05 NVR is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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