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NK05 UFL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,668 mi
Last recorded105,668 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 UFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 105,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,326 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 104,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,951 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,951 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,615 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2009 77,051 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,364 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 UFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

NK05 UFL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is NK05 UFL safe to buy?

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