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NG55 EYH

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 EYH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,873 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 89,873 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 85,557 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 85,557 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 79,161 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 76,756 miles

slight under body corrosion in places

exhaust front flexi webbing split

front tyre valves cracked/split, n/s close to limit

n/s outer cv boot, small inner clip come off

n/s/r shocker light misting at top

n/s/r tyre badly cracked, close to showing cords/wire, on limit

o/s/f ABS ring on cv joint badly corroded

o/s/f brake tight/sticking

o/s/r brake disc corroded

rear brake flexi pipes ferrule ends corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,386 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 10 mm contact with pad,brake binding slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cracking between treads and side wall

Fail 24 Nov 2016 75,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded end to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 10 mm contact with pad,brake binding slightly (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear cracking between treads and side wall

Pass 23 Nov 2015 72,490 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded on c/v joint (3.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump (2.3.3b)

both side rear tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 14 Nov 2015 72,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring split on c/v joint (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring corroded on c/v joint (3.4.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe from pump (2.3.3b)

both side rear tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 15 Nov 2014 64,885 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front pipe flexy outer cover split

nearside rear tyre rubber cracking alot in tread and walls

offside rear brake disc inner face abit corroded and nearside rear brake pads may be sticking in carrier? and fronts?

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,276 miles

3rd brake light inop

brake pads (all) getting low? can't see

inner face o/s/r brake disc corroded

n/s/r shocker slight misting of oil at top

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f brake sticking slightly, front brake imbalance in rollers

rear brake pipes going rusty/slightly corroded at ends, o/s worse

Fail 27 Oct 2012 50,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

damp around p.a.s pump

front pipe flexi cover split

n/s/r shocker damp/misting at top

o/s/r brake pipe going rusty at end

o/s/r brake sticking/binding and squeaks

rear wiper blade split

side repeaters pale

slight play/slack bottom hand brake travel

Pass 27 Oct 2012 50,994 miles

damp around p.a.s pump

front pipe flexi cover split

n/s/r shocker damp/misting at top

o/s/r brake pipe going rusty at end

o/s/r brake sticking/binding and squeaks

rear wiper blade split

side repeaters pale

slight play/slack bottom hand brake travel

Pass 7 Nov 2011 44,912 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 44,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,368 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 38,368 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,361 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,285 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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NG55 EYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG55 EYH, 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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NG55 EYH is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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