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NK05 VFB

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 VFB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 34,562 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 4 Nov 2024 29,877 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Rear axle corroded to spring seats

Pass 2 Nov 2023 22,650 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 20,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly advise nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly advise offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2022 20,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly advise nearside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened strongly advise offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorated

front tyre wearing inner edges

rear axle heavily corroded

strongly advise both rear tyres over 17 years old and deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 19,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,553 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play/lift at top suspension bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,139 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 19,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 18,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 18,599 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s+n/s front to rear-rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 17,916 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 16,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 14,755 miles

hand brake weak on off side

Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,843 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,705 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 VFB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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