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NA05 VMT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,180 mi
Last recorded140,180 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 VMT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,180 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 137,577 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,884 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front bumper damaged

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,077 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 115,234 miles

clutch pedal has lots of free play ****nearside front tyre has small chunk out of sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2014 115,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

clutch pedal has lots of free play ****nearside front tyre has small chunk out of sidewall

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 95,901 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011
Pass 9 Feb 2010 83,211 miles

2x rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 83,209 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

2x rear brakes slight binding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,704 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,230 miles

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

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 VMT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VMT, 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 VMT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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