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NG55 OYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Yellow Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

47,889 mi
Last recorded47,889 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 47,889 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 47,889 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 45,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 43,457 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 43,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 41,179 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 39,022 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 36,728 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 36,728 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 1 of 2 Reg plate lamps not working.

Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,132 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has excessive play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 28,585 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner excess wear

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 28,544 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement siezed (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner excess wear

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 25,611 miles

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

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

Rear both sides lamp has cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2017 25,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both sides lamp has cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 22,934 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged may show white light

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,003 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 19,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,058 miles

Nearside rear child seat fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 14,570 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 14,570 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 10,314 miles

Child seat nearside rear.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 7,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,511 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 OYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Yellow with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 OYU, 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 OYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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