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NJ55 XDW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 XDW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,519 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 72,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,578 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 69,578 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 65,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 59,495 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 59,439 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,165 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre featherd on inside

Fail 21 Mar 2015 57,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front tyre featherd on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,579 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 50,426 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 45,264 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,183 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,576 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 30,554 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XDW, 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 NJ55 XDW registered?

NJ55 XDW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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