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NJ05 ONG

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,212 mi
Last recorded96,212 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 ONG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2023 96,212 miles

Brake performance not tested due to serious corrosion issues (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount has slight play

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

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

THIS VEHICLE IS IN SUCH A CONDITION DUE TO CORROSION IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY

Pass 20 Dec 2021 83,365 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 83,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 71,527 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,977 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,993 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 50,773 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes

radiator support very poor condition

wishbone bushes poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,668 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 45,338 miles

front wishbone bushes poor condition

heavy corrosion to rear coil springs

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,574 miles

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to rear shockers

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,834 miles

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

cracks in rear tyres

front wishbone bushes poor condition

rear coil springs poor condition (corroded)

surface rust to brake pipes

surface rust to power steering pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 39,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,037 miles

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

body damage rear bumper.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,037 miles

body damage rear bumper.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

engine man light on.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Fail 1 Dec 2010 35,000 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,000 miles

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 25 Nov 2009 33,215 miles

corrsion forming to all brake discs.

corrsion to exhaust system.

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,402 miles

corrsion forming rear brake discs.

corrsion forminmg to exhaust system.

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel

slight wear wishbone bushes.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,811 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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NJ05 ONG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJ05 ONG, 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 NJ05 ONG registered?

NJ05 ONG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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