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NG05 WNU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,749 mi
Last recorded25,749 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 WNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 25,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

clutch pedal has a lot of free play, and springs at the bottom

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front bumper damaged

wood plate fitted inside and the screws protrude through the floor and offside inner wheel arch? sharp

Fail 5 Dec 2016 25,169 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside front (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort offside and nearside (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

clutch pedal has a lot of free play, and springs at the bottom

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front bumper damaged

wood plate fitted inside and the screws protrude through the floor and offside inner wheel arch? sharp

Pass 21 Dec 2015 24,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2015 24,471 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,178 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,360 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 22,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 9 May 2013 20,023 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2012 17,137 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 17,135 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 14,147 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

handbrake cables to caliper levers siezed

Pass 14 May 2010 10,680 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 9,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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NG05 WNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NG05 WNU, 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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NG05 WNU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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