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NG54 XTN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,957 mi
Last recorded123,957 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG54 XTN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 123,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, along side of tank (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill

exhaust front flexi section corroded

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,945 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,781 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery is insecure but unlikely to fall

Pass 5 May 2016 114,779 miles

Battery insecure, but not likely to fall over.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 114,770 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlight has a poor image

battery is insecure but unlikely to fall

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 113,378 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,378 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,762 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 81,305 miles

front brake discs worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 73,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,007 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 60,370 miles

bonnet catch sticky

front and rear no plates poor

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,787 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 XTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTN, 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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NG54 XTN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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