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NG55 OYV

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,305 mi
Last recorded10,305 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 10,305 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 9,732 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 8,531 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 8,531 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 7,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,337 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 6,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 OYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYV, 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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How do I check the history of NG55 OYV?

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What year was NG55 OYV registered?

NG55 OYV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is NG55 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG55 OYV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG55 OYV have outstanding finance?

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