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NG54 LPK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 LPK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 85,307 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 71,122 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,724 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general surface corrosion on under vehicle components

Fail 11 Aug 2018 50,604 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

general surface corrosion on under vehicle components

Pass 26 Aug 2017 49,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Fail 26 Aug 2017 49,078 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear underbody collecting mud advise cleaning

Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear underbody collecting mud advise cleaning

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,283 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,864 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,028 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,357 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 9,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 882 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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NG54 LPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 NG54 LPK, 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 NG54 LPK registered?

NG54 LPK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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