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NC05 LBF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 LBF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,853 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Eml light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front springs corroded

N/s/r tyre perishing

Power steering leak

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

Rear springs corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Eml light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front springs corroded

N/s/r tyre perishing

Power steering leak

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,973 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 58,356 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 58,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

number plate lamp dim

Fail 2 Jun 2010 55,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

number plate lamp dim

Pass 6 May 2009 47,857 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,857 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 43,391 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 LBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LBF, 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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NC05 LBF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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