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NC55 LRU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 78,648 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,678 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 72,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,141 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,746 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,620 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 46,254 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 46,225 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2012 34,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,932 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 20,477 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 18,844 miles

slight bind o/s and n/s rear brake

Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,454 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 14,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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NC55 LRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC55 LRU, 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 NC55 LRU registered?

NC55 LRU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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