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NA05 UEL

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,552 mi
Last recorded54,552 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 UEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 54,552 miles

Nearside Rear slight cracking to inner tyre tread.

Slight oil leak.

Underbody corrosions.

Fail 7 Aug 2023 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear slight cracking to inner tyre tread.

Slight oil leak.

Underbody corrosions.

Fail 4 Aug 2023 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail flexi (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel brake flexi burst (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 51,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,797 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 43,120 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,735 miles

front brake pipes greased

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,450 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 30,327 miles

splitting affecting nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,425 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

wear affecting offside front tyre inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2015 29,425 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge slightly worn

wear affecting offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2014 28,237 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge slight wear

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,895 miles

slight wear affecting front tyres inner edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 23,742 miles

offside front tyre wall heavily scuffed

Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 15,183 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 19 May 2008 12,136 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 UEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NA05 UEL, 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 NA05 UEL registered?

NA05 UEL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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