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N5 JMF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,505 mi
Last recorded64,505 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 JMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 64,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged effecting brakes (ring) (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged effecting brakes (3.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 49,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 49,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil reading "min" level

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Aug 2015 49,196 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ALLOY WHEELS HAVE LIP DAMAGE

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

front wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2014 88,996 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all suspension coil springs have slight corrosion

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 30 May 2013 25,380 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 24 May 2013 25,380 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,911 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 19,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,535 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 17,535 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,725 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,955 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,556 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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N5 JMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N5 JMF, 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 N5 JMF registered?

N5 JMF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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