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NK05 UFE

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 UFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 88,409 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

coil springs corroded front and rear

general corrosion to suspension components and sub frame/axle

exhaust fouling fuel tank

front cross member excessively corroded and weakened so that it no longer properly supports components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,902 miles

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 20 Dec 2013 77,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr and osr seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2013 77,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nsr and osr seat belts not checked child seats fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2012 73,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 73,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,841 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2011 64,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 64,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 45,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,551 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,368 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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NK05 UFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFE, 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 UFE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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