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NK05 SZD

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

135,318 mi
Last recorded135,318 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 SZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 135,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 135,230 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 128,624 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 128,624 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 124,673 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 119,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 119,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 111,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2021 102,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 96,576 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 96,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 96,558 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel/ lower radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 93,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 85,498 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 85,333 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking

front tyres worn on both edges

oil on minimum

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,371 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,042 miles

Battery slightly loose

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,361 miles

Front suspension mount top bushes worn

Pass 6 May 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 38,628 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,183 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,136 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front wheel alignment to be checked

Fail 28 Jul 2008 19,135 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

front wheel alignment to be checked

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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NK05 SZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 NK05 SZD, 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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NK05 SZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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