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NC05 CXE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,813 mi
Last recorded91,813 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 91,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,588 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,790 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 88,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 80,333 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 71,778 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 64,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,783 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise inner nearside front c v boot slightly leaking grease from small clip

Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,783 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise inner nearside front c v boot slightly leaking grease from small clip

Pass 28 May 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,737 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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NC05 CXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC05 CXE, 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 NC05 CXE registered?

NC05 CXE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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