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NC05 GBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,142 mi
Last recorded45,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 45,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 45,142 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 43,534 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 43,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 42,833 miles

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 42,833 miles

Corrosion to some areas under vehicle

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 41,554 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 41,554 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 40,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,008 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 37,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2012 35,786 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 2 Aug 2011 33,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 32,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 23,851 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 GBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black 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 NC05 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

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

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