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NC05 XYO

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,260 mi
Last recorded89,260 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 89,260 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe into hose slightly thinned by corrosion

Nearside Front tyre, tread depth, low on outer edge

Rear brake back plates, holed by corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,342 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 80,329 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 77,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,690 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,803 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Aug 2015 65,803 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,816 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 43,919 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,684 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 30,814 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,092 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,695 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 XYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

NC05 XYO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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