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ND05 NUF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,884 mi
Last recorded50,884 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 NUF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 50,884 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 48,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 45,827 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 42,851 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to rear brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 39,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 37,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3/4mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracked

Offside Front Tyre tread cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2017 31,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,476 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 27,476 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 23,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,437 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,726 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,341 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,361 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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ND05 NUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ND05 NUF, 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 ND05 NUF registered?

ND05 NUF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for ND05 NUF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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