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NB05 OJW

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 57,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 57,093 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 56,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 35,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 35,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 35,026 miles

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,147 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 34,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 33,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 31,611 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre poor condition on the outer wall

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition on the outer wall

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

Offside Front tyre poor condition on the outer wall

Offside Rear tyre poor condition on the outer wall

Pass 24 Jun 2014 25,075 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 22,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 19,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,899 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,484 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 9,086 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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NB05 OJW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NB05 OJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NB05 OJW registered?

NB05 OJW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is NB05 OJW safe to buy?

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