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NJ55 XDM

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

94,784 mi
Last recorded94,784 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 XDM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 94,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 94,754 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 91,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 91,255 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,539 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 85,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,868 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box bl;owing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,868 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall inner and outer split (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal anti slip worn slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box bl;owing slightly (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,011 miles

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 72,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded [Sill] (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort [very low reading] (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,690 miles

child car seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Mar 2015 68,385 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,418 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,892 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 62,892 miles

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

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

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,172 miles

Exhaust front flexi starting to break apart

Fine scratches on surface of windscreen

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight smear from 2 front wiper blades

Small cracks on inner sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2013 57,172 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust front flexi starting to break apart

Fine scratches on surface of windscreen

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Slight smear from 2 front wiper blades

Small cracks on inner sidewall of N/S/R tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2012 49,965 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2012 49,965 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres low on tread

o/s/r brake disc badly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 42,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,591 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 41,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,939 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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NJ55 XDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 NJ55 XDM, 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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NJ55 XDM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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