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NH05 UGV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,837 mi
Last recorded47,837 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 47,837 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 45,795 miles

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

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

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

corrosion visible on some suspension components

some general under body corrosion visible

Pass 6 May 2021 44,643 miles

Corrosion visible on suspension components

Some underbody corrosion visible

Pass 18 Jun 2020 43,866 miles

Corrosion visible on suspension components

Some general body & under body corrosion visible

Pass 29 Apr 2019 43,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,937 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,786 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2014 35,530 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 35,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 33,665 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 30,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 29,333 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2009 27,753 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2009 27,753 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 26,345 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 26,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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