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NH05 UEJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,568 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,557 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side in op (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 88,723 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,528 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush BACK (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,488 miles

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,070 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 64,023 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,998 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,071 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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NH05 UEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH05 UEJ, 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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NH05 UEJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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