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NC05 CXF

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,551 mi
Last recorded138,551 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 CXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,939 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 136,939 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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 134,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 123,815 miles

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

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

o/s/r side panel damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2013 117,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,156 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 101,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 91,501 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 78,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 65,053 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 52,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight deterioration on front registration plate

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 CXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NC05 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

NC05 CXF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is NC05 CXF safe to buy?

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