MOT Status
ValidMileage
135,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Rear tyre has age related cracking
front tyres worn on both edges
oil on minimum
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)
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)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
o/s/f sidelight dim
Battery slightly loose
Front suspension mount top bushes worn
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt
front wheel alignment to be checked
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was NK05 SZD registered?
NK05 SZD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2005.
Is NK05 SZD safe to buy?
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