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NA05 UEF

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

122,314 mi
Last recorded122,314 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 UEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 122,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,423 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 111,366 miles

front brake pipes have been greased

handbrake performance is 16%

Fail 14 Nov 2018 111,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake pipes have been greased

handbrake performance is 16%

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,466 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 18%

Fail 6 Nov 2017 106,460 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 101,403 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 101,401 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,373 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 97,373 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,768 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 92,767 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,229 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake showing signs of binding on

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 86,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake showing signs of binding on

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 80,477 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake pipes coated with grease

o/s front lower ball pin boot split

Fail 18 Oct 2012 80,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake pipes coated with grease

o/s front lower ball pin boot split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 73,576 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 73,576 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 66,360 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 63,700 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 53,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,753 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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NA05 UEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NA05 UEF, 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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NA05 UEF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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