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NH54 DXA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,965 mi
Last recorded27,965 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH54 DXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 27,965 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 23,569 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 21,161 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 17,759 miles

both front tyres worn and heavily worn worn edges

Fail 8 Dec 2016 17,759 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres worn and heavily worn worn edges

Pass 15 Jan 2016 11,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 11,461 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 7,869 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 7,131 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 4,910 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 4,176 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 3,273 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,476 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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NH54 DXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NH54 DXA, 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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What year was NH54 DXA registered?

NH54 DXA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is NH54 DXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH54 DXA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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