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N333 ONA

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN333 ONA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 57,143 miles

NSF TYRE WORN/BALD ON EDGES

NSR HANDBRAKE AND BRAKE EFFICIENCY READINGS A LOT LOWER THAN OS READINGS.

NSR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

OSF SUSPENSION ARM BUSH DETERIORATED

OSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES

OSR SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

PLAY IN NSF TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT

REAR AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATED

UNDERSIDE OF ENGINE/GEARBOX OILY

Pass 2 Oct 2024 56,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,951 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 May 2019 50,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2019 50,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,433 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,959 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,956 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,806 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,278 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 40,342 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,599 miles

Slight Play In O.S.F Strut Top Mount

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,035 miles

1) N/S/R and O/S/R seat belts not checked, ( child seats fitted ).

Pass 18 Apr 2009 25,830 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 22,039 miles

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

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

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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N333 ONA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N333 ONA, 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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N333 ONA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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